How far is Chattanooga, TN from Jamestown, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Jamestown, TN is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.64 mi
02h 07m
Flight
87.94 mi
141.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.94 mi
Kilometers
141.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.64 mi
Kilometers
179.66 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Tue, Apr 28, 3:13 PM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Tue, Apr 28, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-28T14:06
Arrive Jamestown
Tue, Apr 28, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Chattanooga
55.8 mi
01h 03m
To Jamestown
55.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville

    3232 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    4 mi · 4 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sulphur Springs Road

    1535 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road

    1315 ft · 36 sec · Sulphur Springs Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Leanna Road

    2155 ft · 59 sec · Leanna Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leanna Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
105 mi · 94%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
4 mi · 4%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.61 mi · 1%
Sulphur Springs Road
0.54 mi
Leanna Road
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 57m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 03m from Chattanooga
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Chattanooga and 55.8 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattanooga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 87.94 mi (141.53 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates35.9384000, -86.4238800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Jamestown (-86.42388, 35.9384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 · Apr 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Jamestown, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 14:06:49, although it is 13:06:49 in Jamestown.

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.