How far is Chattanooga, TN from Norris, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Norris, TN is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
128.83 mi
02h 32m
Flight
105.72 mi
170.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.72 mi
Kilometers
170.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.83 mi
Kilometers
207.33 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Norris
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Niota
TN

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

From Chattanooga
64.4 mi
01h 16m
To Norris
64.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Knoxville Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexington

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Lexington

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 61: Norris, Clinton

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Andersonville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  14. 14

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec · Norris Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Norris Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
115 mi · 89%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 5%
Knoxville Bypass
3.75 mi · 3%
Andersonville Highway
1.19 mi · 1%
East Norris Road
0.76 mi · 1%
TN 61
0.31 mi
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 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niota
01h 16m from Chattanooga
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Norris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Chattanooga and 64.4 miles from Norris.

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

The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Norris. Straight-line distance: 105.72 mi (170.14 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Norris (-84.06797, 36.19563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.21 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.32
9.1 gal · 34.42 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.16 $34.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.35 $38.70
Premium $4.65 $21.18 $42.35
Diesel $5.30 $24.13 $48.27

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 Norris. The current time is 03:36:02.

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.