How far is Brownsville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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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 04h 09m.
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.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Chattanooga.
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Start on North Washington Avenue
92 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lafayette Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
97 m · 6 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 Brownsville 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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.1 miles from Brownsville and 139.4 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brownsville and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 226.01 mi (363.73 km).
#1 Brownsville
Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,232 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939700, -89.2622900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.81 | $83.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.75 | $91.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.14 | $104.28 |
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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