How far is Brighton, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Brighton, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Chattanooga.
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Start on East Kenwood Avenue
1567 ft · 49 sec · East Kenwood Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Old Highway 51
1 km · 2 min · Old Highway 51
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Continue on Old State Route 51
857 ft · 25 sec · Old State Route 51
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Pleasant Avenue
1499 ft · 31 sec · West Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto South Maple Street
92 m · 7 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue
1985 ft · 34 sec · East Liberty Avenue
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Continue on State Route 54
21.7 mi · 32 min · State Route 54
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
784 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
110.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
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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 Brighton and Chattanooga.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 70
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brighton 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 Brighton to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Brighton and 156.8 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.37 one way or $82.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brighton 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 Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 250.9 mi (403.79 km).
#1 Brighton
Brighton is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4839700, -89.7250800 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.66 | $93.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.05 | $102.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.18 | $116.37 |
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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