How far is Chattanooga, TN from Harrogate, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Harrogate, TN is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Harrogate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Harrogate.
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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
9.8 mi · 12 min · Roane State Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
127 m · 5 sec · Harriman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Continue on Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward Louisville
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on Jackson Pike
1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Highway
3224 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2763 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
79 m · 12 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
6 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Harrogate.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Keep slight right
42.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Harrogate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Harrogate?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Chattanooga and 78.9 miles from Harrogate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Harrogate.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Harrogate. Straight-line distance: 140.88 mi (226.72 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrogate
City in the United States
| Population | 4,362 |
| Coordinates | 36.5823000, -83.6568600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrogate (-83.65686, 36.5823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.54 | $59.09 |
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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