How far is Chattanooga, TN from Dresden, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Dresden, TN is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 05h 12m.
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.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Dresden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Dresden.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
878 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Veterans Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive
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Take the exit slight right
659 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 22
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto Morrow Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Morrow Avenue
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Continue on Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
787 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Wilson Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Wilson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wilson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Dresden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Dresden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Dresden?
The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from Chattanooga and 136.5 miles from Dresden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.31 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Dresden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Dresden.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
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 Thompson's Station.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Dresden. Straight-line distance: 209.27 mi (336.78 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,907 |
| Coordinates | 36.2914500, -88.7081100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresden (-88.70811, 36.29145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $3.77 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.96 | $81.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.08 | $102.16 |
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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