Origin
East Brainerd, TN
Morning in East Brainerd on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Brainerd, TN to East Chattanooga, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brainerd, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
This short 10.7-mile drive from East Brainerd to East Chattanooga in Tennessee will take you about 18 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. You'll primarily be navigating on TN 153 and Bonny Oaks Drive. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route is very budget-friendly. Since it's such a brief journey, it's ideal as a single-day excursion rather than needing an overnight stay. The scenery is a mixed drive, offering a bit of everything as you transition across the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 153 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Brainerd Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Graysville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Glass Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 75 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Iris Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TN 153
— 3.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brainerd, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Iris Drive
479 ft
·
28 sec
·
Iris Drive
2
Turn left onto Graysville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Graysville Road
3
Turn left onto SR 320
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Brainerd Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
5
Merge onto I 75
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 4
Toward TN 153: Chickamauga Dam, Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on TN 153
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
TN 153
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 4
Toward SR 317
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 317
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
10
Continue on SR 17
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
11
Continue on SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Street
12
Turn right onto SR 17
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Glass Street
13
Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
North Chamberlain Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Graysville Road
Turn left onto Graysville Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 320 / East Brainerd Road
Turn left onto SR 320 / East Brainerd Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward TN 153: Chickamauga Dam, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward TN 153: Chickamauga Dam, Airport
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward SR 317
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward SR 317
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Chattanooga, TN
Morning in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 33% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on TN 153, providing a good segment of consistent travel. As you move between East Brainerd and East Chattanooga, the road character will shift from more open highway sections to potentially more localized streets as you approach your destination. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous drive, but you'll also need to be aware of changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on TN 153.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Graysville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Graysville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 320 / East Brainerd Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Brainerd, TN to East Chattanooga, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
3 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on TN 153. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Graysville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 320 / East Brainerd Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Chattanooga, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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