How far is Bluff City, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Bluff City, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 222 miles (357.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluff City and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluff City and Chattanooga.
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Start on Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
795 ft · 39 sec · Carter Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Holston Drive
119 m · 19 sec · Holston Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bluff City Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Bluff City Highway
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Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn left onto I 81 South
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 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 Bluff City and Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bluff City and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluff City to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 222 miles (357.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Bluff City and 111.2 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluff City and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluff City and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 197.37 mi (317.64 km).
#1 Bluff City
City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,670 |
| Coordinates | 36.4742700, -82.2609700 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.49 | $72.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.58 | $83.17 |
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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