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

The driving distance from Munford, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
321.92 mi
05h 12m
Flight
258.94 mi
416.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.94 mi
Kilometers
416.73 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.92 mi
Kilometers
518.08 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Munford
Wed, May 13, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munford
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 3:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 2:13 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
6:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munford
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 Munford
159.1 mi
02h 36m
To East Chattanooga
162.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Munford and East Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tipton Street

    50 m · 6 sec · North Tipton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Munford-Atoka Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Munford-Atoka Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2478 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Pleasant Avenue

    1499 ft · 31 sec · West Pleasant Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    92 m · 7 sec · South Maple Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    1985 ft · 34 sec · East Liberty Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 54

    21.7 mi · 32 min · State Route 54

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park

    784 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  19. 19

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munford 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
110 mi · 34%
I 24 East
104 mi · 32%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
State Route 54
21.7 mi · 7%
Munford-Atoka Avenue
12.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 70

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 36m from Munford
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Munford 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 Munford to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 159.1 miles from Munford and 162.9 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.84 one way or $85.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Munford 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 Munford 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 Munford and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 258.94 mi (416.73 km).

Munford

#1 Munford

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population6,201
Coordinates35.4492500, -89.8150800
Altitude136
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 Tipton Street (-89.814904, 35.449222)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43 L · about $42.84
Round trip
$85.68
22.72 gal · 86 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.84 $85.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.31 $96.63
Premium $4.65 $52.87 $105.74
Diesel $5.30 $60.25 $120.51

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Munford, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Munford is 22:13:21, although it is 23:13:21 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.