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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Bremen Bypass
24.7 mi · 32 min · Bremen Bypass
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
4 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Cedartown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
588 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
138 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge
152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1917 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard
582 ft · 14 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Commerce Street
16.2 mi · 19 min · Commerce Street
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Continue on Lyle Jones Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lyle Jones Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
9.9 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lafayette Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Chickamauga Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
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Continue on Rossville Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Rossville Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 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 Carrollton and Chattanooga.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 102.13 mi (164.36 km).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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