How far is Chattanooga, TN from LaFayette, GA?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to LaFayette, GA is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Walker County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and LaFayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and LaFayette.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Continue on Lafayette Highway
12.2 mi · 16 min · Lafayette Highway
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Turn left onto East Patten Street
21 m · 8 sec · East Patten Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Square
31 m · 4 sec · Lafayette Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and LaFayette.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lafayette Highway
Continue on Lafayette Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near LaFayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to LaFayette?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chickamauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Chattanooga and 13.7 miles from LaFayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near LaFayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and LaFayette. Straight-line distance: 23.6 mi (37.98 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LaFayette
City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia
| Population | 7,508 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048000, -85.2819000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaFayette (-85.2819, 34.7048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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