How far is Chattanooga, TN from Blaine, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Blaine, TN is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
129.64 mi
02h 29m
Flight
118.33 mi
190.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.33 mi
Kilometers
190.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.64 mi
Kilometers
208.64 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Jun 4, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Jun 4, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-06-04T03:13
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Jun 4, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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

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
Niota
TN

Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Chattanooga
64.8 mi
01h 14m
To Blaine
64.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1378 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Rutledge Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bates Drive

    73 m · 11 sec · Bates Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bates Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
108 mi · 83%
Rutledge Pike
14.4 mi · 11%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 5%
US 11W
0.24 mi
Bates Drive
0.05 mi
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 50m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
118.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niota
01h 14m from Chattanooga
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Chattanooga and 64.8 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 118.33 mi (190.44 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Blaine

City in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,869
Coordinates36.1542500, -83.7040700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Blaine (-83.70407, 36.15425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.32 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.64 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Blaine. The current time is 03:13:35.

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.