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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
112.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 266 East: Smyrna
1375 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left
117 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Sam Ridley Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Sam Ridley Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blair Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rock Springs Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road
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Continue on Rocky Springs Road
1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road
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Continue on Rocky Fork Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road
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Turn right onto Newsome Lane
55 m · 12 sec · Newsome Lane
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Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road
2082 ft · 59 sec · Nolensville Park Road
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Turn right onto Nolensville Road
10 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Nolensville. Straight-line distance: 98.87 mi (159.11 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nolensville
City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.9522900, -86.6694400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nolensville (-86.66944, 35.95229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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