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

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
116.05 mi
01h 55m
Flight
89.47 mi
143.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.47 mi
Kilometers
143.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.05 mi
Kilometers
186.76 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sat, Apr 11, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-11T07:51
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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 Jamestown
57.7 mi
00h 57m
To East Chattanooga
58.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
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 Jamestown and East Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leanna Road

    2155 ft · 59 sec · Leanna Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road

    2127 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 West: Chattanooga

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville

    999 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Jamestown 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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 90%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
3.87 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
Dodson Avenue
0.83 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 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 57m from Jamestown
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 57.7 miles from Jamestown and 58.3 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 89.47 mi (143.99 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates35.9384000, -86.4238800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Leanna Road (-86.423883, 35.938391)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.5 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 31 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jamestown, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Jamestown is 07:51:25, although it is 08:51:25 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.