How far is Chattanooga, TN from Camden, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Camden, TN is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.24 mi
04h 14m
Flight
171.65 mi
276.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.65 mi
Kilometers
276.24 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.24 mi
Kilometers
365.7 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Nolensville
TN

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Chattanooga
113.6 mi
02h 07m
To Camden
113.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    49.6 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    156 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1.6 km · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Forrest Avenue

    149 m · 15 sec · North Forrest Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    32 m · 5 sec · West Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
105 mi · 46%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
103 mi · 45%
US 641
15.4 mi · 7%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi
I 840 West
0.86 mi
North Forrest Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nolensville
02h 07m from Chattanooga
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Nolensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Chattanooga and 113.6 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Camden, 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 Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Nolensville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nolensville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nolensville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

24 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Camden. Straight-line distance: 171.65 mi (276.24 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Camden

City in Tennessee, United States

Population3,620
Coordinates36.0589500, -88.0978200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Camden (-88.09782, 36.05895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.35 L · about $30.24
Round trip
$60.49
16.04 gal · 60.7 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.24 $60.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.11 $68.22
Premium $4.65 $37.33 $74.65
Diesel $5.30 $42.54 $85.08

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Camden, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 02:16:04, although it is 01:16:04 in Camden.

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.