How far is Chattanooga, TN from Tiptonville, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Tiptonville, TN is about 326.8 miles (526 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (403.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.82 mi
06h 13m
Flight
250.98 mi
403.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.98 mi
Kilometers
403.92 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.82 mi
Kilometers
525.96 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiptonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-18T20:38
Arrive Tiptonville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Chattanooga
163.3 mi
03h 06m
To Tiptonville
163.5 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 78

    14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78

  17. 17

    Continue on South Headden Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Headden Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 78

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 78

  19. 19

    Continue on Carl Perkins Parkway

    3077 ft · 1 min · Carl Perkins Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1735 ft · 48 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
150 mi · 46%
24
105 mi · 32%
US 412 West
42.9 mi · 13%
State Route 78
20.9 mi · 6%
I-155 West
2.9 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.8 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 06m from Chattanooga
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chattanooga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.8 miles (526 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.3 miles from Chattanooga and 163.5 miles from Tiptonville.

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

The direct path is about 251 miles (403.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Tiptonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chattanooga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Tiptonville. Straight-line distance: 250.98 mi (403.92 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Tiptonville

Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,984
Coordinates36.3784000, -89.4720200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Tiptonville (-89.47202, 36.3784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.65 L · about $43.48
Round trip
$86.96
23.06 gal · 87.3 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.48 $86.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.04 $98.07
Premium $4.65 $53.66 $107.32
Diesel $5.30 $61.16 $122.31

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Tiptonville, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 20:38:41, although it is 19:38:41 in Tiptonville.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.