How far is Chattanooga, TN from Oak Grove, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Oak Grove, TN is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.18 mi
03h 56m
Flight
187.32 mi
301.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.32 mi
Kilometers
301.47 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.18 mi
Kilometers
336.64 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Thu, May 14, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, May 14, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-05-14T06:54
Arrive Oak Grove
Thu, May 14, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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

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
Brentwood
TN

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Chattanooga
104.5 mi
01h 58m
To Oak Grove
104.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Oak Grove.

  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 left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fort Henry Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Henry Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Kingsport Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Kingsport Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsport Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
137 mi · 65%
I 81 North
59 mi · 28%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 3%
Kingsport Highway
2.93 mi · 1%
Fort Henry Drive
2.86 mi · 1%
SR 36
0.23 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 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
01h 58m from Chattanooga
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Chattanooga and 104.6 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 187.32 mi (301.47 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 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4117700, -82.4245900
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Oak Grove (-82.42459, 36.41177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.94 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.88 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Oak Grove. The current time is 06:54:23.

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.