How far is Alcoa, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Alcoa, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alcoa and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa and Chattanooga.
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Start on Springbrook Road
7 m · 2 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on Springbrook Road
24 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Edison Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Edison Street
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Turn left onto North Hall Road
2754 ft · 54 sec · North Hall Road
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Turn right onto West Bessemer Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bessemer Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1171 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Foothills Mall Drive
1752 ft · 43 sec · Foothills Mall Drive
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Turn right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway
17.5 mi · 21 min · West Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on East Lee Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Sugar Limb Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road
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Take the ramp left
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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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 Alcoa and Chattanooga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sugar Limb Road
Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alcoa and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alcoa to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Alcoa and 61 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alcoa and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alcoa and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 91.11 mi (146.62 km).
#1 Alcoa
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,382 |
| Coordinates | 35.7895300, -83.9737900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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