How far is Chattanooga, TN from Waynesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Waynesboro, TN is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Waynesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Waynesboro.
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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
44.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
990 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East
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Continue on Cowan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Take the ramp left
1144 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on College Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North
871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North
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Continue on Washington Street West
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto West College Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street
58 m · 4 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto West Public Square
92 m · 7 sec · West Public Square
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollis Street
65 m · 4 sec · Hollis Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Waynesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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Merge slight left
44.7 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Waynesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Waynesboro?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Chattanooga and 87.8 miles from Waynesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 139.78 mi (224.96 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waynesboro
City in Tennessee
| Population | 2,371 |
| Coordinates | 35.3195200, -87.7622500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-87.76225, 35.31952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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