Drive or Fly: Monterey, TN to East Chattanooga, TN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TYS–CHA. At 99 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 11m
Distance
99 mi
Total Cost
$57
CO2
40 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 11m
9m in the air
Air Distance
75 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
19 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TYS and CHA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 11m | 4h 11m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $57 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 40 kg CO2 | 19 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 27, SR 68, I 40
via SR 111, TN 8; TN 111, I 40
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Monterey, TN to East Chattanooga, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.