How far is Chattanooga, TN from Oneida, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Oneida, TN is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
132.04 mi
02h 50m
Flight
109.85 mi
176.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.85 mi
Kilometers
176.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.04 mi
Kilometers
212.49 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneida
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Oneida
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Chattanooga
66.1 mi
01h 25m
To Oneida
66 mi
01h 25m

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
80°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 Oneida.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    990 ft · 32 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    42.3 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Gateway Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Roane State Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest

    670 ft · 13 sec · Georgia Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Oakdale Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Harriman Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Harriman Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Harriman Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Harriman Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgan County Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Morgan County Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · Morgan County Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Scott Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · Scott Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1070 ft · 14 sec · Alberta Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Perry Lane

    141 m · 24 sec · Perry Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Paint Rock Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Paint Rock Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Hartco Drive

    2117 ft · 2 min · Hartco Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    49 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
63.9 mi · 48%
Morgan County Highway
24.8 mi · 19%
Scott Highway
15 mi · 11%
Roane State Highway
8.76 mi · 7%
Old Harriman Highway
6.45 mi · 5%
Spring City Highway
4.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Keep slight right

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
01h 25m from Chattanooga
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Oneida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Chattanooga and 66 miles from Oneida.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Oneida. Straight-line distance: 109.85 mi (176.79 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Oneida

City in Tennessee, USA

Population3,704
Coordinates36.4981300, -84.5127200
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Oneida (-84.51272, 36.49813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 Oneida. The current time is 02:15:36.

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.