Day trip from Atlanta to East Chattanooga
East Chattanooga lies 166 km (103 mi) north-west of Atlanta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 166 km (103 mi) apart, East Chattanooga is a realistic day trip from Atlanta: about 2 h 42 min each way by road.
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| Atlanta | East Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 510,823 | 154,024 |
| Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
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Common questions
How far is East Chattanooga from Atlanta?
166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Atlanta; by road roughly 203 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Atlanta to East Chattanooga by road?
About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Atlanta and East Chattanooga?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.