How far is Nolensville, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Nolensville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nolensville and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nolensville and East Chattanooga.
-
1
Start on Nolensville Road
10 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Road
-
2
Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road
2082 ft · 1 min · Nolensville Park Road
-
3
Turn right onto Newsome Lane
55 m · 11 sec · Newsome Lane
-
4
Turn left onto Rocky Fork Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road
-
5
Turn left onto Rocky Springs Road
1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road
-
6
Continue on Rock Springs Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road
-
7
Turn left onto Blair Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road
-
8
Turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway
1760 ft · 35 sec · Sam Ridley Parkway
-
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
2394 ft · 58 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
111.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
-
12
Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
-
14
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
-
15
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto East 4th Street
2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street
-
17
Turn straight
613 ft · 22 sec
-
18
Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
-
19
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard
-
20
Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue
-
21
Turn right onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street
-
22
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nolensville and East Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nolensville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nolensville to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 62.3 miles from Nolensville and 66.7 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nolensville 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 Nolensville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nolensville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 100.68 mi (162.03 km).
#1 Nolensville
City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.9522900, -86.6694400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.18 | $42.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.13 | $48.27 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.