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

The driving distance from Fincastle, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.84 mi
02h 30m
Flight
114.75 mi
184.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.75 mi
Kilometers
184.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.84 mi
Kilometers
239.54 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, Nov 7, 1:31 AM EST
Return by in Fincastle
Sat, Nov 7, 4:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fincastle
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, Nov 7, 1:31 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fincastle
9:30 PM EST
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
Loudon
TN

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Fincastle
72.9 mi
01h 15m
To East Chattanooga
75.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glade Springs Road

    1797 ft · 1 min · Glade Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Carl W Stiner Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.5 mi · 52%
Knoxville
26.9 mi · 18%
Knoxville Bypass
20.3 mi · 14%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 4%
West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 3%
Jacksboro Pike
3.32 mi · 2%
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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 15m from Fincastle
Leave By
1:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fincastle and Partly Cloudy near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Fincastle and 75.9 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fincastle and Partly Cloudy near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fincastle and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 114.75 mi (184.68 km).

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#1 Fincastle

Fincastle is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.0477000
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Glade Springs Road (-84.04766, 36.409813)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.88 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $19.33 $38.66
Mid-grade $4.15 $21.79 $43.58
Premium $4.56 $23.96 $47.91
Diesel $5.90 $30.96 $61.92

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fincastle and East Chattanooga. The current time is 23:00:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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