How far is White Pine, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from White Pine, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
148.91 mi
02h 23m
Flight
131.69 mi
211.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.69 mi
Kilometers
211.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.91 mi
Kilometers
239.65 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in White Pine
Sat, Apr 18, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Pine
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Pine
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
Loudon
TN

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From White Pine
72.8 mi
01h 11m
To East Chattanooga
76.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
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 White Pine and East Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Pine and East Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roy Messer Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Roy Messer Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 81

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Pine 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 52%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 36%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 4%
I 81
3.59 mi · 2%
Roy Messer Highway
2.71 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.78 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 11m from White Pine
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving White Pine 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 White Pine to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from White Pine and 76.1 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around White Pine and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Pine and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 131.69 mi (211.93 km).

White Pine

#1 White Pine

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,634
Coordinates36.1075900, -83.2868300
Altitude347
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 (-83.286686, 36.107525)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.89 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.78 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between White Pine and East Chattanooga. The current time is 00:24:47.

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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.