Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Late night in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to East Cleveland, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Cleveland, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to East Cleveland, TN is 28.4 miles and takes about 41 minutes via US 11, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly focused on highway travel, making it an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick errand. You'll find the roads efficient for getting you from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a practical link between two points in the same general area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| US 74 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wildwood Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dalton Pk | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dalton Pike Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Glass Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and East Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 17
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Glass Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Street
4
Continue on SR 17
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
5
Continue on SR 317
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
6
Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
9
Keep slight left at fork
281 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
10
Turn right onto US 74
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 74
11
Take the exit
375 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn left onto King Street Southeast
233 ft
·
8 sec
·
King Street Southeast
13
Turn right
115 ft
·
3 sec
14
Continue on this road
490 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
15
Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dalton Pike Southeast
16
Continue on Dalton Pk
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dalton Pk
17
Continue on SR 74
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue Southeast
18
Continue on SR 74
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dalton Pk
19
Continue on SR 74
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue
20
Turn right onto Dooley Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dooley Street Southeast
21
Continue on Gaut Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gaut Street Northeast
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
6th Street Northeast
23
Turn left onto Lang Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lang Street Northeast
24
At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
11th Street Northeast
25
At end of road, turn left onto High Street
331 ft
·
14 sec
·
High Street
26
Arrive at destination
High Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
7
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Lang Street Northeast
Turn left onto Lang Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
11th Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Cleveland, TN
Late night in East Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of its mileage on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.1 miles on US 11, offering a sustained period of consistent road conditions. You'll also navigate sections of US 74 and Bonny Oaks Drive, which might offer slightly different driving experiences but maintain the overall highway character. Expect a generally efficient and direct travel experience, with minimal deviations from main thoroughfares.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on US 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 11 and Bonny Oaks Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near US 11; US 64; SR 317.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on US 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Cleveland, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Cleveland, 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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