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

The driving distance from Greenfield, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.37 mi
04h 28m
Flight
213.17 mi
343.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.17 mi
Kilometers
343.07 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.37 mi
Kilometers
443.17 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 10:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-05-31T02:00
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Greenfield
137.1 mi
02h 14m
To East Chattanooga
138.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    15.5 mi · 27 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Magnolia Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Magnolia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Stonewall Street

    958 ft · 19 sec · North Stonewall Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old McKenzie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    119 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  20. 20

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 38%
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 25%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 19%
East Main Street
15.5 mi · 6%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 2%
Lexington Street
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
213.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 14m from Greenfield
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Greenfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Greenfield and 138.3 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Greenfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 213.17 mi (343.07 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,071
Coordinates36.1534000, -88.8006200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.800625, 36.153432)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.78 L · about $36.65
Round trip
$73.31
19.44 gal · 73.56 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.65 $73.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.34 $82.68
Premium $4.65 $45.24 $90.47
Diesel $5.30 $51.55 $103.11

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenfield, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Greenfield is 02:00:19, although it is 03:00:19 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.