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

The driving distance from Sneedville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.56 mi
03h 04m
Flight
152.32 mi
245.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.32 mi
Kilometers
245.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.56 mi
Kilometers
284.14 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Sneedville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sneedville
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sneedville
9:00 PM EDT
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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Sneedville
86.6 mi
01h 32m
To East Chattanooga
89.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    736 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sneedville 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 44%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 38%
Main Street
18.6 mi · 11%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 4%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Secondary SR 317 West
0.46 mi
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 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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
01h 32m from Sneedville
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sneedville and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Sneedville and 89.9 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sneedville and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sneedville and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 152.32 mi (245.13 km).

Sneedville

#1 Sneedville

City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,322
Coordinates36.5298100, -83.2174000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.217295, 36.529717)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.58 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.16 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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

There is no time difference between Sneedville and East Chattanooga. The current time is 20:29:04.

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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.