How far is Chattanooga, TN from Bradford, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Bradford, TN is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Bradford.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
74.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 104
1142 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto TN 104
7.9 mi · 11 min · TN 104
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Turn right onto Broadway of America
2554 ft · 51 sec · Broadway of America
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Turn sharp left
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Oasis Road
698 ft · 32 sec · Oasis Road
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Turn left onto Atwood Highway
9 m · 2 sec · Atwood Highway
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Turn right onto Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Cades Atwood Road
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Turn right onto Bradford Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bradford Highway
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Continue on Milan Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Milan Highway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
842 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Bradford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Bradford?
The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Chattanooga and 137 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Bradford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 209.23 mi (336.72 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.0764500, -88.8100600 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-88.81006, 36.07645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.08 | $82.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.96 | $89.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
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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