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

The driving distance from Mosheim, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
169.84 mi
02h 41m
Flight
150.27 mi
241.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.27 mi
Kilometers
241.83 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.84 mi
Kilometers
273.33 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Mosheim
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mosheim
2026-04-23T14:48
Arrive East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mosheim
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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Mosheim
83.3 mi
01h 20m
To East Chattanooga
86.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    36 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 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 Mosheim 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 45%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 31%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
27.7 mi · 16%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 4%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Secondary SR 317 West
0.46 mi
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
01h 20m from Mosheim
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mosheim 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 Mosheim to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Mosheim and 86.6 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mosheim and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 150.27 mi (241.83 km).

Mosheim

#1 Mosheim

City in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,357
Coordinates36.1895400, -82.9584900
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.95845, 36.189501)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

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 Mosheim and East Chattanooga. The current time is 14:48:37.

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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.