How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Wildwood, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Wildwood, TN is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Wildwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Wildwood.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1547 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 324
2123 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lee Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
19.6 mi · 24 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
94 m · 9 sec · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
827 ft · 26 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto High Street
797 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Sevierville Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Sevierville Road
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Turn left onto Wildwood Road
1 mi · 2 min · Wildwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Wildwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bonny Oaks Drive
Continue straight
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Wildwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Wildwood?
The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 55.4 miles from Wildwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Wildwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 92.84 mi (149.41 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood
Wildwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8037000, -83.8712900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood (-83.87129, 35.8037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Premium | $4.50 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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