How far is Chattanooga, TN from Loudon, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Loudon, TN is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
83.02 mi
01h 38m
Flight
72.64 mi
116.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.64 mi
Kilometers
116.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.02 mi
Kilometers
133.61 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Charleston
TN

Human settlement in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Chattanooga
41.5 mi
00h 49m
To Loudon
41.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1378 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 72: Loudon

    2358 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 72

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 72

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Blair Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Blair Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blair Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
70.7 mi · 85%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 8%
State Route 72
3.93 mi · 5%
Grove Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Primary SR 72
0.45 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 49m from Chattanooga
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Loudon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Chattanooga and 41.5 miles from Loudon.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Loudon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 72.64 mi (116.9 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Loudon

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Loudon (-84.33381, 35.73285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Loudon. The current time is 23:22:35.

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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.