How far is Celina, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Celina, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 15m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Celina and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celina and Chattanooga.
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Start on Brown Street
3087 ft · 42 sec · Brown Street
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Continue on Livingston Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Livingston Highway
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Continue on Celina Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Celina Highway
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Turn right onto Bradford Hicks Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bradford Hicks Drive
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Take the exit slight right
157 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Cookeville Highway
37.7 mi · 46 min · Cookeville Highway
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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 Celina 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.
Cookeville Highway
Continue on Cookeville Highway
37.7 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Celina and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Celina to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 66.7 miles from Celina and 66.9 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Celina and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Celina and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Celina and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 104.52 mi (168.21 km).
#1 Celina
City in Tennessee
| Population | 1,407 |
| Coordinates | 36.5500600, -85.5052500 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
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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