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

The driving distance from Sevierville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 136.7 miles (220 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
136.73 mi
02h 15m
Flight
109.96 mi
176.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.96 mi
Kilometers
176.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.73 mi
Kilometers
220.05 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sevierville
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sevierville
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 Sevierville
64.9 mi
01h 07m
To East Chattanooga
71.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 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 Sevierville 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 56%
Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 16%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 14%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.11 mi · 2%
Henley Street
0.79 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
01h 07m from Sevierville
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sevierville 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 Sevierville to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 136.7 miles (220 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 64.9 miles from Sevierville and 71.8 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sevierville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 109.96 mi (176.96 km).

Sevierville

#1 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
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 411 (-83.561854, 35.86811)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.26 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.52 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 Sevierville and East Chattanooga. The current time is 23:06:40.

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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.