Birmingham to East Chattanooga by bus
East Chattanooga lies 223 km (139 mi) north-east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 272 km (169 mi) of road.
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| Birmingham | East Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 196,357 | 154,024 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Clocks in East Chattanooga are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 4 h 15 min journey lands 5 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is East Chattanooga from Birmingham?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Birmingham; by road roughly 272 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to East Chattanooga by bus?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and East Chattanooga?
East Chattanooga is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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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.