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

The driving distance from Fayetteville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.61 mi
01h 52m
Flight
74.93 mi
120.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.93 mi
Kilometers
120.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.61 mi
Kilometers
171.58 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T10:18
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Fayetteville
49.7 mi
00h 56m
To East Chattanooga
56.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue South

    24 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street East

    1224 ft · 21 sec · College Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1303 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Cowan Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumberland Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West

  11. 11

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

    43.7 mi · 49 min · I 24;US 64

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24
21.8 mi · 20%
US 64
21.8 mi · 20%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 16%
David Crockett Highway
13.5 mi · 13%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Drive
3.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 24

Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

43.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 56m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Fayetteville and 56.9 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fayetteville and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fayetteville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 74.93 mi (120.59 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

City in Tennessee

Population7,009
Coordinates35.1520300, -86.5705500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue South (-86.570616, 35.152037)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.24 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.52 gal · 28.48 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.65 $17.50 $35.00
Diesel $5.30 $19.94 $39.89

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fayetteville, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Fayetteville is 10:18:24, although it is 11:18:24 in East Chattanooga.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.