How far is Chattanooga, TN from Christiana, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Christiana, TN is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.51 mi
01h 59m
Flight
76.66 mi
123.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.66 mi
Kilometers
123.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.51 mi
Kilometers
158.54 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-11T07:14
Arrive Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Chattanooga
49.3 mi
00h 59m
To Christiana
49.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Buchanan

    1116 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Epps Mill Road

    40 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Epps Mill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Epps Mill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Epps Mill Road

    3119 ft · 2 min · Epps Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Plainview Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainview Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hoover Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hoover Gap Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    150 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
90.7 mi · 92%
Hoover Gap Road
3.31 mi · 3%
Epps Mill Road
1.6 mi · 2%
Plainview Road
1.32 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Buchanan
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

90.3 mi · 01h 41m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 59m from Chattanooga
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Christiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Chattanooga and 49.3 miles from Christiana.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Christiana. Straight-line distance: 76.66 mi (123.37 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 Christiana

Christiana is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7100700, -86.3994400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Christiana (-86.39944, 35.71007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Christiana, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 07:14:19, although it is 06:14:19 in Christiana.

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.