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

The driving distance from Norris, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.11 mi
02h 03m
Flight
102.46 mi
164.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.46 mi
Kilometers
164.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.11 mi
Kilometers
202.96 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Norris
Sun, May 31, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norris
2026-05-31T02:02
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norris
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
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Norris
61.5 mi
01h 01m
To East Chattanooga
64.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andersonville Highway

    113 m · 11 sec · Andersonville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    734 ft · 13 sec · Norris Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  5. 5

    Continue on Andersonville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    724 ft · 19 sec · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1546 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norris 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.5 mi · 61%
Knoxville Bypass
20.3 mi · 16%
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
14.4 mi · 11%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 5%
Andersonville Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
East Norris Road
0.73 mi · 1%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
01h 01m from Norris
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norris to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Norris and 64.7 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norris and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 102.46 mi (164.89 km).

Norris

#1 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norris Road (-84.068221, 36.195399)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.85 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.7 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Norris and East Chattanooga. The current time is 02:02:15.

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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.