How far is Chattanooga, TN from Collinsville, AL?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Collinsville, AL is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.09 mi
01h 18m
Flight
62.42 mi
100.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.42 mi
Kilometers
100.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.09 mi
Kilometers
111.19 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Sun, Jul 26, 4:17 PM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Jul 26, 6:35 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 Collinsville
Sun, Jul 26, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:18 AM to 10:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Ider
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Chattanooga
34.5 mi
00h 39m
To Collinsville
34.5 mi
00h 39m

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 CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville

    1099 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    654 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
56 mi · 81%
24
10.2 mi · 15%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
68
0.21 mi
West Main Street
0.12 mi
1st Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Continue straight

55.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ider
00h 39m from Chattanooga
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Ider is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Chattanooga and 34.5 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Collinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Ider

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

119 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 62.42 mi (100.46 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

Population1,938
Coordinates34.2639800, -85.8605300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Collinsville (-85.86053, 34.26398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Collinsville, AL. The current time in Chattanooga is 15:58:59, although it is 14:58:59 in Collinsville.

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.