How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Winchester, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Winchester, TN is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Winchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Winchester.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street
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Take the ramp right
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
990 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East
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Continue on Cowan Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on South College Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South College Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast
56 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
58 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Winchester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 00h 55m
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 Winchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Winchester?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from East Chattanooga and 34.9 miles from Winchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Chattanooga and Winchester, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Winchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 49.48 mi (79.63 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winchester
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 9,097 |
| Coordinates | 35.1859200, -86.1122100 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-86.11221, 35.18592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $3.77 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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