How far is Chattanooga, TN from Madisonville, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Madisonville, TN is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
75.58 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.62 mi
100.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.62 mi
Kilometers
100.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.58 mi
Kilometers
121.64 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Mon, Apr 20, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-20T03:04
Arrive Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
37.8 mi
00h 47m
To Madisonville
37.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.6 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur

    1574 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Decatur Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Niota Avenue

    954 ft · 22 sec · Niota Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 15 sec · Englewood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Amhurst Place

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Amhurst Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tellico Street South

    2132 ft · 1 min · Tellico Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    64 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto College Street South

    116 m · 10 sec · College Street South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
47.5 mi · 63%
Amhurst Place
9.31 mi · 12%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 9%
New Englewood Road
4.93 mi · 7%
Decatur Pike
3.24 mi · 4%
Green Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

46.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 47m from Chattanooga
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 37.8 miles from Chattanooga and 37.8 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 62.62 mi (100.77 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Madisonville

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

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Madisonville (-84.36353, 35.5198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Madisonville. The current time is 03:04:09.

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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.