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

The driving distance from Millington, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 332.1 miles (534.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.15 mi
05h 09m
Flight
263.09 mi
423.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.09 mi
Kilometers
423.4 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.15 mi
Kilometers
534.54 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Millington
Wed, May 13, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millington
2026-05-12T18:56
Arrive East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 2:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Millington
165.7 mi
02h 34m
To East Chattanooga
166.5 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    2285 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

    2044 ft · 42 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward Arlington

    2049 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

    2033 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    2519 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    150.4 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millington and East Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
152 mi · 46%
I 24 East
104 mi · 31%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
Paul W Barret Parkway
15.3 mi · 5%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi
US 27 North
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69 mi
263.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 34m from Millington
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Millington 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 Millington to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 332.1 miles (534.5 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Millington and 166.5 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.20 one way or $88.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Millington 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 Millington and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burns, 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 Burns.

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millington and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 263.09 mi (423.4 km).

Millington

#1 Millington

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,635
Coordinates35.3414700, -89.8973100
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-89.897272, 35.341466)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.72 gal
44.37 L · about $44.20
Round trip
$88.39
23.44 gal · 88.74 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.3 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.20 $88.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.85 $99.69
Premium $4.65 $54.54 $109.09
Diesel $5.30 $62.16 $124.33

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Millington, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Millington is 18:56:52, although it is 19:56:52 in East Chattanooga.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.