How far is Atlanta, GA from Chattanooga Valley, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.57 mi
02h 16m
Flight
98.67 mi
158.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.67 mi
Kilometers
158.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.57 mi
Kilometers
187.6 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Mon, Jun 1, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-06-01T15:00
Arrive Chattanooga Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
58.3 mi
01h 08m
To Chattanooga Valley
58.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Chattanooga Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Battlefield Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Battlefield Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3092 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    1929 ft · 1 min · Happy Valley Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1540 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Circle

    718 ft · 32 sec · Mountain View Circle

  18. 18

    Continue on Allgood Road

    1680 ft · 1 min · Allgood Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allgood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
92.2 mi · 79%
Battlefield Parkway
11.1 mi · 10%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 3%
Chattanooga Valley Road
0.51 mi
Happy Valley Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
01h 08m from Atlanta
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Chattanooga Valley?

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Atlanta and 58.2 miles from Chattanooga Valley.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adairsville, 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 Adairsville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Chattanooga Valley. Straight-line distance: 98.67 mi (158.8 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga Valley

#2 Chattanooga Valley

Census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia

Population3,846
Coordinates34.9328500, -85.3555100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Chattanooga Valley (-85.35551, 34.93285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
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 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $16.28
Round trip
$32.56
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.28 $32.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.78 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.62 $23.11 $46.23

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 Georgia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Chattanooga Valley. The current time is 15:00:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.