How far is Chattanooga, TN from Tracy City, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Tracy City, TN is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.1 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.29 mi
45.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.29 mi
Kilometers
45.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.1 mi
Kilometers
69.37 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
7:55 AM to 9:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Jasper
TN

Tennessee town

From Chattanooga
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Tracy City
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Tracy City.

  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

    22.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 28: Jasper, Dunlap

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 150

    15 mi · 20 min · Highway 150

  9. 9

    Continue on 7th Street

    2490 ft · 54 sec · 7th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
22.9 mi · 53%
Highway 150
15 mi · 35%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.47 mi · 1%
28
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

22.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 27m from Chattanooga
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Tracy City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Tracy City?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Chattanooga and 21.6 miles from Tracy City.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Tracy City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Tracy City. Straight-line distance: 28.29 mi (45.53 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Tracy City

#2 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Tracy City (-85.73608, 35.26036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 Tracy City, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 01:14:34, although it is 00:14:34 in Tracy City.

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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.