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

The driving distance from Pegram, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.27 mi
02h 35m
Flight
123.97 mi
199.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.97 mi
Kilometers
199.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.27 mi
Kilometers
251.49 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Pegram
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pegram
2026-04-19T07:32
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pegram
9:30 PM CDT
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Pegram
77.8 mi
01h 17m
To East Chattanooga
78.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mc Crory Lane

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mc Crory Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on McCrory Lane

    2652 ft · 1 min · McCrory Lane

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 East: Nashville

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Knoxville

    2020 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2690 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  10. 10

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pegram 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
126 mi · 81%
I 40 East
13.1 mi · 8%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
6.97 mi · 4%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 19m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
124 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 17m from Pegram
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pegram 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 Pegram to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 77.8 miles from Pegram and 78.5 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pegram and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pegram 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pegram and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 123.97 mi (199.51 km).

Pegram

#1 Pegram

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,056
Coordinates36.1006100, -87.0511200
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: US 70 (-87.051207, 36.100515)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
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
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.43 $46.87
Premium $4.65 $25.64 $51.29
Diesel $5.30 $29.23 $58.45

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pegram, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Pegram is 07:32:58, although it is 08:32:58 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.