How far is Chattanooga, TN from Dawson, GA?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Dawson, GA is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Dawson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Dawson.
-
1
Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
-
2
Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
-
3
Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
2272 ft · 32 sec
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
1040 ft · 14 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
2151 ft · 34 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
1125 ft · 19 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.3 km · 2 min
-
13
Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
1259 ft · 25 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive
-
17
Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
18
Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
-
19
Continue on Wall Street
16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
-
20
Continue on North Parrott Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street
-
21
Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
-
22
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
-
23
Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
-
24
Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1422 ft · 30 sec · Vine Street Northwest
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Dawson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 01h 45m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dawson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Dawson?
The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.8 miles from Chattanooga and 139.4 miles from Dawson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.14 one way or $74.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dawson.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmetto.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Dawson. Straight-line distance: 231.45 mi (372.49 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dawson
City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,124 |
| Coordinates | 31.7738200, -84.4480000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawson (-84.448, 31.77382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $37.14 | $74.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.89 | $83.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.84 | $91.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.24 | $104.49 |
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 28, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.