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

The driving distance from Morristown, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
155.23 mi
02h 31m
Flight
135.42 mi
217.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.42 mi
Kilometers
217.94 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.23 mi
Kilometers
249.82 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
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
Loudon
TN

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

From Morristown
72.7 mi
01h 15m
To East Chattanooga
82.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Henry Street

    38 m · 10 sec · North Henry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 50%
US 25W North
25.9 mi · 17%
Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 9%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 8%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 4%
Asheville Highway
5.88 mi · 4%
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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
135.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 15m from Morristown
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Morristown and 82.5 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morristown and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 135.42 mi (217.94 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: North Henry Street (-83.29479, 36.214033)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.74 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.48 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and East Chattanooga. The current time is 02:37:36.

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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.