How far is Lebanon, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Lebanon, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Tunnel Hill Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest
1321 ft · 58 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest
1937 ft · 1 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road
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Turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest
644 ft · 23 sec · Old Alabama Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Pine Hill Road
2.7 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lee Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Lee Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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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
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Keep slight right
1115 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and East Chattanooga.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bonny Oaks Drive
Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
4.77 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ooltewah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lebanon and 13.9 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lebanon and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 16.46 mi (26.49 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 38,086 |
| Coordinates | 35.0514600, -84.9585600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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