How far is Chattanooga, TN from Nolensville, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Nolensville, TN is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.69 mi
02h 23m
Flight
98.87 mi
159.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.87 mi
Kilometers
159.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.69 mi
Kilometers
195.84 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nolensville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Nolensville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Chattanooga
60.8 mi
01h 11m
To Nolensville
60.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 266 East: Smyrna

    1375 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    117 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sam Ridley Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Sam Ridley Parkway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blair Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rock Springs Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rocky Springs Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rocky Fork Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Newsome Lane

    55 m · 12 sec · Newsome Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road

    2082 ft · 59 sec · Nolensville Park Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nolensville Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
113 mi · 93%
Rock Springs Road
2.91 mi · 2%
Rocky Fork Road
1.31 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Rocky Springs Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Blair Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 11m from Chattanooga
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Nolensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Chattanooga and 60.8 miles from Nolensville.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Nolensville.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Nolensville. Straight-line distance: 98.87 mi (159.11 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Nolensville

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population11,145
Coordinates35.9522900, -86.6694400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Nolensville (-86.66944, 35.95229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Nolensville, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 02:40:43, although it is 01:40:43 in Nolensville.

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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.