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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
26.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 78
14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78
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Continue on South Headden Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · South Headden Drive
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Continue on State Route 78
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 78
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Continue on Carl Perkins Parkway
3077 ft · 1 min · Carl Perkins Parkway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1735 ft · 48 sec · Church Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Tiptonville. Straight-line distance: 250.98 mi (403.92 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tiptonville
Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 36.3784000, -89.4720200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiptonville (-89.47202, 36.3784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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