How far is Chattanooga, TN from Bluefield, WV?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Bluefield, WV is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Bluefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Bluefield.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
148.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield
1332 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard
1.9 mi · 2 min · John Nash Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3042 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway
1944 ft · 27 sec · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left onto Chicory Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Princeton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Bluefield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
149 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bluefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Bluefield?
The road trip is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bulls Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Chattanooga and 163.5 miles from Bluefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.05 one way or $92.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bluefield.
Stop Ideas Near Bulls Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Parrottsville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bulls Gap.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 274.93 mi (442.45 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698400, -81.2223200 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluefield (-81.22232, 37.26984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $46.05 | $92.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $51.76 | $103.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.39 | $112.78 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $69.29 | $138.59 |
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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