How far is Chattanooga Valley, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Chattanooga Valley, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
116.43 mi
02h 01m
Flight
98.67 mi
158.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.67 mi
Kilometers
158.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.43 mi
Kilometers
187.38 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Mon, Jun 1, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 6:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga Valley
2026-06-01T14:10
Arrive Atlanta
Mon, Jun 1, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga Valley
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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Chattanooga Valley
58.2 mi
01h 00m
To Atlanta
58.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga Valley and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Allgood Road

    1680 ft · 1 min · Allgood Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mountain View Circle

    718 ft · 34 sec · Mountain View Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1540 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    1929 ft · 1 min · Happy Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2944 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway

    11 mi · 15 min · Battlefield Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
103 mi · 88%
Battlefield Parkway
11 mi · 9%
Chattanooga Valley Road
0.51 mi
Happy Valley Road
0.37 mi
Allgood Road
0.32 mi
South Avenue
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
01h 00m from Chattanooga Valley
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattanooga Valley and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga Valley to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Chattanooga Valley and 58.2 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattanooga Valley and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adairsville, 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 Adairsville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga Valley and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 98.67 mi (158.8 km).

Chattanooga Valley

#1 Chattanooga Valley

Census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia

Population3,846
Coordinates34.9328500, -85.3555100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Allgood Road (-85.355506, 34.933069)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $16.28
Round trip
$32.56
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.28 $32.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.78 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.62 $23.11 $46.23

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 Georgia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga Valley and Atlanta. The current time is 14:10:08.

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.