How far is Watertown, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Watertown, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and East Chattanooga.
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Start on East Main Street
2279 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sparta Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Sparta Pike
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Continue on Nashville Highway
12.9 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Old Nashville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
2074 ft · 35 sec · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Congress Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Congress Boulevard
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
6 mi · 8 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Smithville Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Smithville Highway
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Continue on North Chancery Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Chancery Street
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Turn left onto West Colville Street
2452 ft · 42 sec · West Colville Street
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Continue on Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
1331 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Dayton Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Dayton Pike
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 17 South
865 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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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 Watertown and East Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nashville Highway
Continue on Nashville Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Watertown 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 Watertown to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Beersheba Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Watertown and 65.4 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Watertown and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watertown and Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 87.03 mi (140.06 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,517 |
| Coordinates | 36.1003400, -86.1319300 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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