How far is Chattanooga, TN from Calhoun, GA?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Calhoun, GA is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.27 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.69 mi
68.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.27 mi
Kilometers
79.29 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calhoun
Sun, Jul 26, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Jul 26, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-07-26T15:58
Arrive Calhoun
Sun, Jul 26, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Tunnel Hill
GA

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America

From Chattanooga
24.7 mi
00h 30m
To Calhoun
24.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    2869 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Calhoun

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
37.9 mi · 77%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 14%
US 41
0.24 mi
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunnel Hill
00h 30m from Chattanooga
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Calhoun.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Tunnel Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Chattanooga and 24.6 miles from Calhoun.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Calhoun.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Calhoun

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

Population17,572
Coordinates34.5025900, -84.9510500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Calhoun (-84.95105, 34.50259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Calhoun. The current time is 15:58:59.

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.