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

The driving distance from Farragut, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
95.1 mi
01h 34m
Flight
83.69 mi
134.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.69 mi
Kilometers
134.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.1 mi
Kilometers
153.05 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Thu, May 14, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Farragut
Thu, May 14, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farragut
2026-05-13T23:23
Arrive East Chattanooga
Thu, May 14, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farragut
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 Farragut
45.9 mi
00h 47m
To East Chattanooga
49.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West End Avenue

    12 m · 6 sec · West End Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingston Pike

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Kingston Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Campbell Station Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Station Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    1321 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 81%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 7%
Campbell Station Road
4.72 mi · 5%
North Campbell Station Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Secondary SR 317 West
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

77.1 mi · 01h 23m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 47m from Farragut
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farragut 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 Farragut to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 45.9 miles from Farragut and 49.2 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farragut and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farragut and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 83.69 mi (134.68 km).

Farragut

#1 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: West End Avenue (-84.153511, 35.88453)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $4.65 $15.59 $31.18
Diesel $5.30 $17.77 $35.54

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Farragut and East Chattanooga. The current time is 23:23:00.

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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.