How far is Whitwell, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Whitwell, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitwell and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitwell and East Chattanooga.
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Start on East Spring Street
23 m · 8 sec · East Spring Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
2931 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Suck Creek Road
14.5 mi · 22 min · Suck Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1394 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn straight
613 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street
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Turn sharp right 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 Whitwell and East Chattanooga.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Suck Creek Road
Continue on Suck Creek Road
14.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Whitwell 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 Whitwell to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Signal Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Whitwell and 13.4 miles from East Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whitwell 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 Whitwell and Sunny near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitwell and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 17.92 mi (28.84 km).
#1 Whitwell
Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,719 |
| Coordinates | 35.2014600, -85.5191300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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