How far is Chattanooga, TN from Tazewell, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Tazewell, TN is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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 Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Tazewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Tazewell.
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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
1594 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto North Broadway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Maynardville Pike
8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South
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Continue on South Broad Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
60 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Tazewell.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Tazewell?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Chattanooga and 77.7 miles from Tazewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 137.82 mi (221.8 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tazewell
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.4542500, -83.5693500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tazewell (-83.56935, 36.45425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
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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