How far is Chattanooga, TN from Cynthiana, KY?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Cynthiana, KY is about 283.5 miles (456.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Cynthiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Cynthiana.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
990 ft · 32 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
42.3 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on South Gateway Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Roane State Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Roane State Highway
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest
670 ft · 13 sec · Georgia Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Oakdale Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Highway
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Continue on Old Harriman Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Harriman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Harriman Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Harriman Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgan County Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Morgan County Highway
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Continue on Morgan County Highway
17.1 mi · 19 min · Morgan County Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
11 mi · 16 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Alberta Avenue
1070 ft · 14 sec · Alberta Avenue
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Continue on Alberta Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street
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Continue on Alberta Avenue
2598 ft · 34 sec · Alberta Avenue
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Continue on Alberta Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Alberta Street
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Continue on Scott Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on US Route 27
30.5 mi · 35 min · US Route 27
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1441 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
50.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1397 ft · 37 sec · North Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto By-Pass Road
2 mi · 2 min · By-Pass Road
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Turn left onto Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Cynthiana Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Paris Pike
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Turn right
2831 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New Lair Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Lair Road
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Continue on South Church Street
3170 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Cynthiana.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Richmond Street
Merge slight left
50.7 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Cynthiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Cynthiana?
The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.2 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Knot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Chattanooga and 142.1 miles from Cynthiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.73 one way or $71.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Cynthiana.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Cynthiana. Straight-line distance: 237.84 mi (382.77 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cynthiana (-84.2941, 38.39035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $3.57 | $35.73 | $71.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $40.38 | $80.76 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $44.49 | $88.98 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $58.20 | $116.40 |
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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