How far is Chattanooga, TN from Pegram, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Pegram, TN is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
151.88 mi
02h 54m
Flight
122.02 mi
196.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.02 mi
Kilometers
196.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.88 mi
Kilometers
244.43 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pegram
Fri, Apr 17, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-17T12:23
Arrive Pegram
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Chattanooga
75.9 mi
01h 27m
To Pegram
75.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    3018 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Newsom Station

    60 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Memphis-Bristol Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charlotte Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Charlotte Pike

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
127 mi · 83%
I 40 West
9.56 mi · 6%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7.1 mi · 5%
Charlotte Pike
4.5 mi · 3%
Memphis-Bristol Highway
1.75 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 21m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 27m from Chattanooga
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pegram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Chattanooga and 75.9 miles from Pegram.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pegram.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Pegram. Straight-line distance: 122.02 mi (196.38 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Pegram

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,056
Coordinates36.1006100, -87.0511200
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Pegram (-87.05112, 36.10061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $20.21
Round trip
$40.43
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.21 $40.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.80 $45.59
Premium $4.65 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $5.30 $28.43 $56.86

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Pegram, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 12:23:06, although it is 11:23:06 in Pegram.

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.