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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.25 mi
02h 44m
Flight
102.13 mi
164.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.13 mi
Kilometers
164.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.25 mi
Kilometers
196.75 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Sun, Jul 26, 6:43 PM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Jul 26, 9:27 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 Carrollton
Sun, Jul 26, 6:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Glenwood
GA

Human settlement in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States of America

From Chattanooga
61.2 mi
01h 22m
To Carrollton
61 mi
01h 22m

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
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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.

  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

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Battlefield Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lafayette Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Lafayette Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lyle Jones Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Lyle Jones Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    16.2 mi · 19 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard

    582 ft · 13 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1917 ft · 40 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge

    152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on West 2nd Avenue

    126 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward US 27 South, GA 53 West: Cedartown, Cave Spring

    1369 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Turner McCall Boulevard

    2012 ft · 35 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard

    1715 ft · 29 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Cedartown Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Rome Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cedartown Bypass

    28.7 mi · 38 min · Cedartown Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on North Park Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · North Park Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 23%
Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 18%
South Main Street
16.2 mi · 13%
Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 8%
Lafayette Highway
9.86 mi · 8%
North Park Street
9.27 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenwood
01h 22m from Chattanooga
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenwood, 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 Glenwood.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

92 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

96 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 102.13 mi (164.36 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Carrollton. 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.