How far is Chattanooga, TN from Lebanon, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Lebanon.
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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
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 64 East: Ooltewah
1586 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
2.7 mi · 8 min · Pine Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest
644 ft · 20 sec · Old Alabama Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road
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Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
2959 ft · 2 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest
91 m · 13 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Lebanon.
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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
9.48 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
East Brainerd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Chattanooga and 13.5 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chattanooga and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 19.87 mi (31.97 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 38,086 |
| Coordinates | 35.0514600, -84.9585600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-84.95856, 35.05146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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