How far is Chattanooga, TN from New Johnsonville, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to New Johnsonville, TN is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.23 mi
04h 03m
Flight
163.91 mi
263.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.91 mi
Kilometers
263.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.23 mi
Kilometers
328.68 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Johnsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive New Johnsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From Chattanooga
102.1 mi
02h 01m
To New Johnsonville
102.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and New Johnsonville.

  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

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East College Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West College Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway of America Highway

    32.1 mi · 48 min · Broadway of America Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
105 mi · 52%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
56.7 mi · 28%
Broadway of America Highway
32.1 mi · 16%
West College Street
1.77 mi · 1%
East College Street
1.44 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
02h 01m from Chattanooga
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Johnsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to New Johnsonville?

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Chattanooga and 102.2 miles from New Johnsonville.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Johnsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Murfreesboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murfreesboro.

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and New Johnsonville. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
New Johnsonville

#2 New Johnsonville

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,871
Coordinates36.0211700, -87.9669800
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: New Johnsonville (-87.96698, 36.02117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.65 $33.56 $67.11
Diesel $5.30 $38.24 $76.48

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and New Johnsonville, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 07:54:18, although it is 06:54:18 in New Johnsonville.

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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.