How far is Chattanooga, TN from Carrollton, GA?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Carrollton, GA is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Carrollton.
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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
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Continue on Lafayette Highway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Lafayette Highway
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Turn left onto Lyle Jones Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lyle Jones Parkway
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Continue on South Main Street
16.2 mi · 19 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard
582 ft · 13 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1917 ft · 40 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge
152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
126 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 27 South, GA 53 West: Cedartown, Cave Spring
1369 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McCall Boulevard
2012 ft · 35 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
1715 ft · 29 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 38 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on North Park Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn sharp right onto Maple Street
71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Carrollton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cedartown Bypass
Continue on Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Glenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Chattanooga and 61 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Glenwood
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 Glenwood.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 102.13 mi (164.36 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
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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