How far is Bon Aqua Junction, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.96 mi
02h 27m
Flight
128.02 mi
206.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.02 mi
Kilometers
206.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.96 mi
Kilometers
254.22 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bon Aqua Junction
2026-04-14T20:56
Arrive Chattanooga
Tue, Apr 14, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bon Aqua Junction
9:30 PM CDT
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
Wartrace
TN

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

From Bon Aqua Junction
78.9 mi
01h 13m
To Chattanooga
79 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Aqua Junction and Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Aqua Junction and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 100

    3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 100

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 46

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 46

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 100

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 100

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Boulevard

    1558 ft · 27 sec · Fairview Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 840 East: Franklin

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  13. 13

    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 Bon Aqua Junction 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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 66%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.7 mi · 28%
State Highway 100
5.72 mi · 4%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
State Highway 46
1.06 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.62 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 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wartrace
01h 13m from Bon Aqua Junction
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Aqua Junction and Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bon Aqua Junction to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Bon Aqua Junction and 79 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Aqua Junction and Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Wartrace

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bon Aqua Junction and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 128.02 mi (206.03 km).

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#1 Bon Aqua Junction

Bon Aqua Junction is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9278400, -87.3108400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 100 (-87.310989, 35.928193)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bon Aqua Junction, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Bon Aqua Junction is 20:56:32, although it is 21:56:32 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.