How far is Fairview, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Fairview, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.93 mi
01h 48m
Flight
83.03 mi
133.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.03 mi
Kilometers
133.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.93 mi
Kilometers
162.43 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Fri, May 29, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Fri, May 29, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-05-29T13:49
Arrive East Chattanooga
Fri, May 29, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Fairview
47 mi
00h 54m
To East Chattanooga
53.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and East Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and East Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Niles Ferry Road

    1681 ft · 52 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    2034 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 13 sec · Englewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Englewood Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Niota Avenue

    725 ft · 15 sec · Niota Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Decatur Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    40.7 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and East Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Decatur Pike
44.4 mi · 44%
Fairview Drive
19 mi · 19%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 6%
New Englewood Road
4.93 mi · 5%
Green Street
0.84 mi · 1%
South White Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Decatur Pike

Merge slight left

40.7 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 54m from Fairview
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairview and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Fairview and 53.9 miles from East Chattanooga.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairview and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 83.03 mi (133.62 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population9,599
Coordinates35.7153600, -84.0093500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Niles Ferry Road (-84.009329, 35.715371)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and East Chattanooga. The current time is 13:49:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.