How far is Chattanooga, TN from Tullahoma, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Tullahoma, TN is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
78.08 mi
01h 35m
Flight
55.3 mi
89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.3 mi
Kilometers
89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.08 mi
Kilometers
125.66 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:35 AM to 10:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Chattanooga
39 mi
00h 47m
To Tullahoma
39 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma

    1421 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma

    14 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wattendorf Memorial Hwy

    537 ft · 12 sec · Wattendorf Memorial Hwy

  9. 9

    Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wattendorf Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Forrest Boulevard

    2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Anderson Street

    1815 ft · 57 sec · South Anderson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Carroll Street

    2327 ft · 34 sec · East Carroll Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Jackson Street

    2118 ft · 31 sec · South Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Lauderdale Street

    158 m · 20 sec · West Lauderdale Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Atlantic Street

    61 m · 6 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
62.3 mi · 80%
Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 14%
Wattendorf Highway
1.66 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Forrest Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
East Carroll Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

61.8 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 47m from Chattanooga
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Tullahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Chattanooga and 39 miles from Tullahoma.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Tullahoma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Tullahoma. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (89 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Tullahoma, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 22:24:32, although it is 21:24:32 in Tullahoma.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.