How far is Chattanooga, TN from Park City, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Park City, TN is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.3 mi
02h 03m
Flight
71.38 mi
114.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.38 mi
Kilometers
114.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.03 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park City
Fri, Nov 6, 4:24 PM CST
Return by in Chattanooga
Fri, Nov 6, 7:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-11-06T15:21
Arrive Park City
Fri, Nov 6, 5:24 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:30 PM EST
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
Sewanee
TN

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee

From Chattanooga
50.6 mi
01h 01m
To Park City
50.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Park City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.7 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Thornton Taylor Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Thornton Taylor Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Huntsville Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huntsville Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
45.2 mi · 45%
Winchester Highway
16.5 mi · 16%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 13%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 7%
Huntsville Highway
4.3 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Drive
3.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

44.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sewanee
01h 01m from Chattanooga
Leave By
2:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Park City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Park City?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Sewanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Chattanooga and 50.7 miles from Park City.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Park City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Park City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Park City. Straight-line distance: 71.38 mi (114.88 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 Park City

Park City is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0820300, -86.5711100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Park City (-86.57111, 35.08203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.29
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $13.14 $26.29
Mid-grade $4.15 $14.82 $29.63
Premium $4.56 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.90 $21.05 $42.10

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Park City, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 15:21:13, although it is 14:21:13 in Park City.

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.