How far is Chattanooga, TN from Algood, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Algood, TN is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
99.75 mi
02h 07m
Flight
79.86 mi
128.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.86 mi
Kilometers
128.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.75 mi
Kilometers
160.53 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algood
Sat, Apr 11, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-11T08:47
Arrive Algood
Sat, Apr 11, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beersheba Springs
TN

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Chattanooga
49.9 mi
01h 03m
To Algood
49.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    990 ft · 32 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Artillery Road

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · Artillery Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1546 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1127 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    596 ft · 26 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Algood.

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
51.5 mi · 52%
Artillery Road
46.9 mi · 47%
West Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue South
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Artillery Road

Continue on Artillery Road

46.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beersheba Springs
01h 03m from Chattanooga
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Algood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Algood?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Beersheba Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Chattanooga and 49.8 miles from Algood.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Algood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Algood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Algood. Straight-line distance: 79.86 mi (128.52 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Algood

#2 Algood

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population4,547
Coordinates36.1958900, -85.4485800
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Algood (-85.44858, 36.19589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 Tennessee · Apr 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Algood, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 08:47:26, although it is 07:47:26 in Algood.

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.