How far is Chattanooga, TN from Caryville, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Caryville, TN is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
119.07 mi
02h 40m
Flight
105.91 mi
170.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.91 mi
Kilometers
170.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.07 mi
Kilometers
191.62 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caryville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Caryville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Spring City
TN

Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Chattanooga
59.5 mi
01h 20m
To Caryville
59.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    990 ft · 32 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    42.3 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Gateway Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Roane State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hannah Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    127 m · 5 sec · Harriman Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    38 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    79 m · 5 sec · West Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    1078 ft · 21 sec · Royal Blue Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward Main Street

    1329 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Maple Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West Maple Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Mountain Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
63.9 mi · 54%
Roane State Highway
9.84 mi · 8%
Harriman Highway
9.65 mi · 8%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 8%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 6%
Louisville
5.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Keep slight right

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring City
01h 20m from Chattanooga
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Caryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Spring City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Chattanooga and 59.5 miles from Caryville.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Caryville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Caryville. Straight-line distance: 105.91 mi (170.45 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Caryville

City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates36.2989700, -84.2232600
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Caryville (-84.22326, 36.29897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Caryville. The current time is 22:54:52.

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.