How far is Carthage, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Carthage, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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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 10m.
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.
Town in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Chattanooga.
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Start on Futtrell Alley
27 m · 7 sec · Futtrell Alley
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
42 m · 13 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
828 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Upper Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Upper Ferry Road
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta
1461 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
18.6 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Highway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Spencer Highway
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right
21.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1176 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1541 ft · 45 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 Carthage 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.
Upper Ferry Road
Merge slight left
29.6 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carthage and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Carthage and 64.1 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carthage and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carthage and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 90.83 mi (146.17 km).
#1 Carthage
Town in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 2,331 |
| Coordinates | 36.2522800, -85.9516500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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