How far is Vonore, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Vonore, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vonore and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vonore and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Depot Street
10 m · 4 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
769 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Turn right
18 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Englewood Avenue
114 m · 13 sec · Englewood Avenue
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Continue on Englewood Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Englewood Avenue
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Continue on Niota Avenue
725 ft · 15 sec · Niota Avenue
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Turn left onto Athens Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike
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Continue on New Englewood Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road
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Turn right onto South White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street
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Continue on Green Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on Decatur Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike
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Take the ramp slight left
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
40.7 mi · 44 min
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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
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Keep slight right
1115 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vonore and East Chattanooga.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Decatur Pike
Merge slight left
40.7 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vonore 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 Vonore to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Vonore and 46.2 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Vonore and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vonore and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 67.37 mi (108.42 km).
#1 Vonore
City in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 35.5900800, -84.2418600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.97 | $31.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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