How far is Chattanooga, TN from Northwoods, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Northwoods, TN is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.76 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.12 mi
13.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.12 mi
Kilometers
13.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.76 mi
Kilometers
15.7 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwoods
Sun, Nov 8, 10:01 AM EST
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 10:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Northwoods
Sun, Nov 8, 10:01 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Red Bank
TN

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Chattanooga
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Northwoods
4.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    130 m · 21 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    3259 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    2749 ft · 46 sec · Veterans Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Barton Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Barton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Hixson Pike

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hixson Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 153 North

    1035 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Carmack Road

    862 ft · 38 sec · Carmack Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carmack Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hixson Pike
5.95 mi · 61%
TN 153 North
1.67 mi · 17%
Barton Avenue
0.76 mi · 8%
Georgia Avenue
0.62 mi · 6%
Veterans Bridge
0.52 mi · 5%
Carmack Road
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hixson Pike

Turn slight left onto Hixson Pike

5.95 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bank
00h 08m from Chattanooga
Leave By
7:58 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Northwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Red Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Chattanooga and 4.9 miles from Northwoods.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Northwoods. Straight-line distance: 8.12 mi (13.06 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northwoods

Northwoods is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1528500, -85.2510700
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Northwoods (-85.25107, 35.15285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.3 L · about $1.24
Round trip
$2.48
0.68 gal · 2.6 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $1.24 $2.48
Mid-grade $4.13 $1.40 $2.81
Premium $4.55 $1.55 $3.09
Diesel $5.88 $2.00 $4.00

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Northwoods. The current time is 09:45:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.