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

The driving distance from Woodbury, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.03 mi
01h 45m
Flight
70.12 mi
112.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.12 mi
Kilometers
112.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.03 mi
Kilometers
157.77 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CDT
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
Dunlap
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Woodbury
46.6 mi
00h 52m
To East Chattanooga
51.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1192 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam

    1331 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Dayton Pike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 17 South

    865 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
34.4 mi · 35%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 13%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 10%
McMinnville Highway
8.15 mi · 8%
Dayton Pike
8.04 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunlap
00h 52m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Woodbury and 51.4 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Woodbury and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodbury and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 70.12 mi (112.85 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

City in Tennessee

Population2,971
Coordinates35.8275700, -86.0716600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-86.071637, 35.827755)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.65 $16.10 $32.21
Diesel $5.30 $18.35 $36.70

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Woodbury, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Woodbury is 00:05:42, although it is 01:05:42 in East Chattanooga.

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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.