How far is Chattanooga, TN from Plainview, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Plainview, TN is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Plainview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Plainview.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass
6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway
1147 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Old Broadway
1290 ft · 30 sec · Old Broadway
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Continue on Tazewell Pike
14.2 mi · 25 min · Tazewell Pike
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Turn right onto Stowers Drive
845 ft · 39 sec · Stowers Drive
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Continue on Stowers Drive
111 m · 16 sec · Stowers Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stowers Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Plainview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Plainview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Plainview?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Chattanooga and 64.3 miles from Plainview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Plainview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 115.54 mi (185.94 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainview
Plainview, Tennessee, is situated in Union County amidst the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1773100, -83.7953400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainview (-83.79534, 36.17731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $19.82 | $39.63 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $21.67 | $43.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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