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

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to New Tazewell, TN is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.25 mi
03h 11m
Flight
136.06 mi
218.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.06 mi
Kilometers
218.96 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.25 mi
Kilometers
246.64 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Tazewell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T08:37
Arrive New Tazewell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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

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
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Chattanooga
76.6 mi
01h 35m
To New Tazewell
76.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

    1594 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  15. 15

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto First Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · First Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
100 mi · 65%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 11%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 7%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 6%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 5%
Knoxville Bypass
6.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 50m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 35m from Chattanooga
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near New Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Chattanooga and 76.6 miles from New Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near New Tazewell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and New Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 136.06 mi (218.96 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 New Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,705
Coordinates36.4425800, -83.5996300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: New Tazewell (-83.59963, 36.44258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.47 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.82 gal · 40.94 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.01 $46.02
Premium $4.65 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.30 $28.69 $57.39

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 New Tazewell. The current time is 08:37:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.