How far is Chickamauga, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Chickamauga, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.69 mi
01h 56m
Flight
93.09 mi
149.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.09 mi
Kilometers
149.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.69 mi
Kilometers
176.53 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Chickamauga
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chickamauga
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chickamauga
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 Chickamauga
58.3 mi
00h 58m
To Atlanta
51.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chickamauga and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    109 m · 19 sec · Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Cove Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Avenue

    1047 ft · 39 sec · Lee Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    117 m · 18 sec · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Thomas Avenue

    1248 ft · 45 sec · Thomas Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Terri Lane

    611 ft · 24 sec · Terri Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hamel Drive

    1038 ft · 36 sec · Hamel Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Hamel Drive

    778 ft · 27 sec · Hamel Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee-Gordon Mill Road

    87 m · 8 sec · Lee-Gordon Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Osburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Osburn Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  15. 15

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

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

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

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chickamauga 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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
103 mi · 94%
Osburn Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Hamel Drive
0.34 mi
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.29 mi
Thomas Avenue
0.24 mi
Lee Avenue
0.2 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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 58m from Chickamauga
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chickamauga and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chickamauga to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 58.3 miles from Chickamauga and 51.3 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chickamauga and Mostly Sunny 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 Chickamauga and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 93.09 mi (149.82 km).

Chickamauga

#1 Chickamauga

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates34.8711900, -85.2907900
Altitude223
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: (-85.291238, 34.871149)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.66
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.33 $30.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.78 $18.49 $36.98
Diesel $5.62 $21.76 $43.53

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chickamauga and Atlanta. The current time is 22:58:10.

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.