How far is Chattanooga, TN from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Roswell, GA is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.33 mi
02h 11m
Flight
88.9 mi
143.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.9 mi
Kilometers
143.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.33 mi
Kilometers
177.56 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, Oct 13, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Tue, Oct 13, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-10-13T17:56
Arrive Roswell
Tue, Oct 13, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Chattanooga
55.2 mi
01h 05m
To Roswell
55.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1378 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    2869 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    90.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roswell Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
91.3 mi · 83%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 7%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 6%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 2%
North Marietta Parkway
1.33 mi · 1%
North Atlanta Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

90.7 mi · 01h 38m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
01h 05m from Chattanooga
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Chattanooga and 55.2 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.29 one way or $30.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chattanooga and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adairsville, 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 Adairsville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 88.9 mi (143.07 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.74 L · about $15.29
Round trip
$30.58
7.78 gal · 29.48 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $15.29 $30.58
Mid-grade $4.37 $16.99 $33.98
Premium $4.78 $18.58 $37.17
Diesel $6.00 $23.33 $46.66

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Roswell. The current time is 17:56:02.

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.