How far is Carrollton, GA from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Chattanooga, TN is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.09 mi
02h 44m
Flight
102.13 mi
164.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.13 mi
Kilometers
164.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.09 mi
Kilometers
198.1 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sun, Jul 26, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Sun, Jul 26, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-07-26T17:05
Arrive Chattanooga
Sun, Jul 26, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Glenwood
GA

Human settlement in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States of America

From Carrollton
61.6 mi
01h 22m
To Chattanooga
61.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street

    49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    9.3 mi · 13 min · North Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bremen Bypass

    24.7 mi · 32 min · Bremen Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Cedartown Bypass

    4 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Rome Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Cedartown Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner McCall Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    588 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West 2nd Avenue

    138 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge

    152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1917 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard

    582 ft · 14 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Commerce Street

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lyle Jones Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Lyle Jones Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    9.9 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Lafayette Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Rossville Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Rossville Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  32. 32

    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 Carrollton and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bremen Bypass
24.7 mi · 20%
Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 18%
Commerce Street
16.2 mi · 13%
Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 8%
North Main Street
9.86 mi · 8%
North Park Street
9.27 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Bremen Bypass

Continue on Bremen Bypass

24.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenwood
01h 22m from Carrollton
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton 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 Carrollton to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Glenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Carrollton and 61.5 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Glenwood

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

92 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

96 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 102.13 mi (164.36 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)
End: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.22 $38.44
Premium $4.78 $20.74 $41.47
Diesel $5.62 $24.41 $48.82

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 Georgia · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Chattanooga. The current time is 17:05:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.