How far is Alamo, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Alamo, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.35 mi
04h 13m
Flight
220.39 mi
354.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.39 mi
Kilometers
354.68 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.35 mi
Kilometers
439.92 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 25, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Alamo
Sat, Apr 25, 5:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-25T08:48
Arrive Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 25, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Alamo
136.6 mi
02h 06m
To Chattanooga
136.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bells Street

    2734 ft · 57 sec · South Bells Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    578 ft · 26 sec · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Conley Road

    2593 ft · 2 min · Conley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 38%
I-40 East
97.1 mi · 36%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 19%
US 27 North
1.14 mi
I 840 East
0.7 mi
South Bells Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
220.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 06m from Alamo
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alamo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alamo to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Alamo and 136.7 miles from Chattanooga.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alamo and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alamo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 220.39 mi (354.68 km).

Alamo

#1 Alamo

Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: S Bells St (-89.117285, 35.78479)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.51 L · about $36.35
Round trip
$72.70
19.28 gal · 73.02 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.35 $72.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.00 $82.00
Premium $4.65 $44.86 $89.73
Diesel $5.30 $51.13 $102.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alamo, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Alamo is 08:48:12, although it is 09:48:12 in Chattanooga.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.