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

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 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 CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.46 mi
02h 30m
Flight
119.59 mi
192.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.59 mi
Kilometers
192.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.46 mi
Kilometers
240.53 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-04-15T07:31
Arrive East Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodlettsville
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Goodlettsville
74.4 mi
01h 15m
To East Chattanooga
75.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike

    2037 ft · 43 sec · Long Hollow Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right 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 Goodlettsville 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
130 mi · 87%
I 65 South
10.6 mi · 7%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

127 mi · 02h 21m

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
+29.8 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 15m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodlettsville 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 Goodlettsville to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Goodlettsville and 75.1 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 119.59 mi (192.46 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.713371, 36.323108)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.96 L · about $19.87
Round trip
$39.75
10.54 gal · 39.92 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.87 $39.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.41 $44.83
Premium $4.65 $24.53 $49.05
Diesel $5.30 $27.95 $55.90

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodlettsville, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Goodlettsville is 07:31:08, although it is 08:31:08 in East Chattanooga.

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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.