How far is Chattanooga, TN from Rossville, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Rossville, TN is about 285.2 miles (459 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Rossville.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
977 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Lee Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 72
9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
44.4 mi · 53 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Rossville Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rossville Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Pleasant Road East
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
17 m · 2 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Rossville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John T Reid Parkway
Continue on John T Reid Parkway
69.9 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Rossville?
The road trip is about 285.2 miles (459 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minor Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Chattanooga and 142.8 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.94 one way or $75.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Rossville, 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 near Rossville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 239.42 mi (385.31 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rossville
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 35.0484200, -89.5425800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-89.54258, 35.04842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $37.94 | $75.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.79 | $85.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.82 | $93.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.36 | $106.72 |
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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