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

The driving distance from LaFollette, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
144.26 mi
02h 23m
Flight
110.9 mi
178.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.9 mi
Kilometers
178.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.26 mi
Kilometers
232.17 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, May 30, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in LaFollette
Sat, May 30, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaFollette
2026-05-30T12:29
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, May 30, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaFollette
9:30 PM EDT
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
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From LaFollette
70.5 mi
01h 11m
To East Chattanooga
73.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

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

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between LaFollette 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.5 mi · 54%
Knoxville
26.9 mi · 19%
Knoxville Bypass
20.3 mi · 14%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 5%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 11m from LaFollette
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving LaFollette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 70.5 miles from LaFollette and 73.8 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around LaFollette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaFollette and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 110.9 mi (178.47 km).

LaFollette

#1 LaFollette

City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population7,456
Coordinates36.3828600, -84.1199300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 63 (-84.119937, 36.382865)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.65 $43.30
Premium $4.65 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.30 $27.00 $53.99

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between LaFollette and East Chattanooga. The current time is 12:29:22.

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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.