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

The driving distance from Jacksboro, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
139.21 mi
02h 15m
Flight
105.87 mi
170.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.87 mi
Kilometers
170.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.21 mi
Kilometers
224.04 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksboro
Sat, Apr 11, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksboro
2026-04-11T08:51
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Jacksboro
68 mi
01h 07m
To East Chattanooga
71.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 39 sec · Paris Nance Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

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

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksboro 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.5 mi · 56%
Knoxville
26.9 mi · 19%
Knoxville Bypass
20.3 mi · 15%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 5%
West Central Avenue
3.04 mi · 2%
Campbell Street
0.63 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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 07m from Jacksboro
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksboro and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Jacksboro and 71.2 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksboro and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksboro and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 105.87 mi (170.38 km).

Jacksboro

#1 Jacksboro

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

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3300800, -84.1838200
Altitude335
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 Street (-84.183791, 36.330009)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.6 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.03
9.82 gal · 37.2 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.52 $37.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.88 $41.76
Premium $4.65 $22.85 $45.70
Diesel $5.30 $26.04 $52.09

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksboro and East Chattanooga. The current time is 08:51:25.

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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.