How far is Lenoir City, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Lenoir City, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenoir City and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenoir City and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Lamar Alexander Parkway
40 m · 12 sec · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on East Lee Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Sugar Limb Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road
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Take the ramp left
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 1 hr 14 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 Lenoir City and East Chattanooga.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sugar Limb Road
Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lenoir City 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 Lenoir City to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Lenoir City and 44.7 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lenoir City and Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenoir City and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 75.38 mi (121.32 km).
#1 Lenoir City
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,324 |
| Coordinates | 35.7973000, -84.2560300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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