How far is Chattanooga, TN from Rome, GA?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Rome, GA is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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 01h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, 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 Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Rome.
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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
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Continue on Lafayette Highway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Lafayette Highway
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Turn left onto Lyle Jones Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lyle Jones Parkway
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Continue on South Main Street
16.2 mi · 19 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
20.8 mi · 27 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway Northeast
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Take the exit right toward Riverside Parkway Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway Northeast
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Turn left onto Turner McCall Boulevard
2115 ft · 54 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Rome.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martha Berry Highway
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
20.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 Clear near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Rome?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Walnut Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Chattanooga and 34.1 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Clear near Rome.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Rome. Straight-line distance: 55.1 mi (88.68 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rome
County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 36,764 |
| Coordinates | 34.2570400, -85.1646700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-85.16467, 34.25704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.77 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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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