How far is Chattanooga, TN from White Bluff, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to White Bluff, TN is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.2 mi
03h 10m
Flight
130.07 mi
209.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.07 mi
Kilometers
209.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.2 mi
Kilometers
262.64 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive White Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:11 AM to 10:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bell Buckle
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Chattanooga
81.6 mi
01h 35m
To White Bluff
81.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and White Bluff.

  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

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    3018 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Newsom Station

    60 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Memphis-Bristol Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charlotte Pike

    15.8 mi · 23 min · Charlotte Pike

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
127 mi · 78%
Charlotte Pike
15.8 mi · 10%
I 40 West
9.56 mi · 6%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7.1 mi · 4%
Memphis-Bristol Highway
1.75 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Buckle
01h 35m from Chattanooga
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near White Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to White Bluff?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Bell Buckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Chattanooga and 81.6 miles from White Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and White Bluff, 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 White Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Bell Buckle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bell Buckle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Buckle.

BUS

Nashville, TN

73 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and White Bluff. Straight-line distance: 130.07 mi (209.32 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
White Bluff

#2 White Bluff

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,689
Coordinates36.1075600, -87.2208400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: White Bluff (-87.22084, 36.10756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $21.72
Round trip
$43.44
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.72 $43.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.65 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $5.30 $30.55 $61.10

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 White Bluff, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 08:58:13, although it is 07:58:13 in White Bluff.

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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.