How far is Chattanooga, TN from Trenton, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Trenton, TN is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Trenton.
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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
93.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto North Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
10.3 mi · 12 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eaton Street
3221 ft · 55 sec · East Eaton Street
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Continue on East Eaton Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward East Eaton Street
993 ft · 18 sec · East Eaton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Eaton Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Trenton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Trenton?
The road trip is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Chattanooga and 140.3 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Trenton, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
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 Thompson's Station.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 214.21 mi (344.74 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,147 |
| Coordinates | 35.9806200, -88.9414500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-88.94145, 35.98062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.10 | $84.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.07 | $92.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.51 | $105.02 |
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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