How far is Erin, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Erin, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erin and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erin and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Spring Street
2 m · 2 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road
14.1 mi · 25 min · Yellow Creek Road
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Continue on Pond Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Pond Road
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Turn left onto West College Street
80 m · 8 sec · West College Street
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Continue on West College Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street
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Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46
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Take the exit left
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
613 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erin and East Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erin and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erin to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Erin and 101.3 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Erin and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erin and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murfreesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erin and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 162.25 mi (261.12 km).
#1 Erin
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,308 |
| Coordinates | 36.3183900, -87.6947400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.77 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.66 | $75.32 |
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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