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

The driving distance from Spurgeon, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.92 mi
03h 12m
Flight
183.16 mi
294.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.16 mi
Kilometers
294.76 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.92 mi
Kilometers
328.17 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Thu, May 14, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Spurgeon
Thu, May 14, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spurgeon
2026-05-14T08:57
Arrive East Chattanooga
Thu, May 14, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spurgeon
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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Spurgeon
100.3 mi
01h 36m
To East Chattanooga
103.6 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gray Station Road

    123 m · 16 sec · Gray Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kingsport Highway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Kingsport Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Henry Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Fort Henry Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 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 Spurgeon 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 38%
SR 36
58.7 mi · 29%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 26%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 3%
Fort Henry Drive
3.01 mi · 1%
Campbell Street
0.63 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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
183.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
01h 36m from Spurgeon
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spurgeon 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 Spurgeon to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Spurgeon and 103.6 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spurgeon and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 183.16 mi (294.76 km).

Spurgeon

#1 Spurgeon

Town

Population3,957
Coordinates36.4395500, -82.4557000
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.455694, 36.439534)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.24 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.30
14.4 gal · 54.48 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.15 $54.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $4.65 $33.51 $67.02
Diesel $5.30 $38.19 $76.38

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Spurgeon and East Chattanooga. The current time is 08:57:25.

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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.