How far is Bluefield, WV from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Chattanooga, TN is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Chattanooga.
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Start on Princeton Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Princeton Avenue
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Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Bristol
1860 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
147.8 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 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 Bluefield and Chattanooga.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bluefield and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bulls Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Bluefield and 163.4 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.66 one way or $95.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bluefield and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Bulls Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bulls Gap.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 274.93 mi (442.45 km).
#1 Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698400, -81.2223200 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| 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: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $4.14 | $47.66 | $95.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $52.77 | $105.55 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $57.84 | $115.68 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $69.36 | $138.72 |
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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