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

The driving distance from Millersville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.44 mi
02h 33m
Flight
121.88 mi
196.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.88 mi
Kilometers
196.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.44 mi
Kilometers
245.33 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Mon, Jun 1, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Millersville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersville
2026-06-01T08:55
Arrive East Chattanooga
Mon, Jun 1, 11:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Millersville
75.9 mi
01h 16m
To East Chattanooga
76.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisville Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisville Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Blue Star

    1.2 km · 1 min · Blue Star

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 21 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 Millersville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
130 mi · 85%
Blue Star
13 mi · 9%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Louisville Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

127 mi · 02h 21m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 16m from Millersville
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Millersville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Millersville and 76.6 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Millersville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 121.88 mi (196.15 km).

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#1 Millersville

City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,798
Coordinates36.3711600, -86.7100000
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville Highway (-86.709928, 36.371142)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.36 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.72 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Millersville, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Millersville is 08:55:30, although it is 09:55:30 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.