How far is Etowah, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Etowah, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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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 01h 06m.
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.
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etowah and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etowah and East Chattanooga.
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Start on L & N Drive
35 m · 16 sec · L & N Drive
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Turn left onto Tennessee Avenue
18.7 mi · 24 min · Tennessee Avenue
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Take the exit right
899 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway
1293 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
1115 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left 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 Etowah and East Chattanooga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tennessee Avenue
Turn left onto Tennessee Avenue
18.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Etowah and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etowah to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
South Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Etowah and 33.5 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Etowah and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etowah and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 44.61 mi (71.79 km).
#1 Etowah
City in McMinn County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,527 |
| Coordinates | 35.3234100, -84.5249300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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