How far is Chickamauga, GA from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Chickamauga, GA to Chattanooga, TN is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.8 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.1 mi
19.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.1 mi
Kilometers
19.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.8 mi
Kilometers
23.82 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sat, Aug 29, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Chickamauga
Sat, Aug 29, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chickamauga
2026-08-29T04:52
Arrive Chattanooga
Sat, Aug 29, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chickamauga
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rossville
GA

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

From Chickamauga
7.4 mi
00h 12m
To Chattanooga
7.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Five Points Road

    1360 ft · 37 sec · Five Points Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Johnson Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnson Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mission Ridge Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Mission Ridge Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McFarland Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · McFarland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Chickamauga Avenue

    144 m · 6 sec · Chickamauga Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Rossville Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Rossville Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rossville Boulevard
3.52 mi · 24%
McFarland Avenue
2.81 mi · 19%
Johnson Road
2.76 mi · 19%
Mission Ridge Road
2.32 mi · 16%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 12%
Lee Avenue
0.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto McFarland Avenue

2.81 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rossville
00h 12m from Chickamauga
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chickamauga and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Chickamauga and 7.4 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chickamauga and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 12.1 mi (19.47 km).

Chickamauga

#1 Chickamauga

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates34.8711900, -85.2907900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Chickamauga (-85.29079, 34.87119)
End: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.06
Round trip
$4.12
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.06 $4.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.30 $4.61
Premium $4.78 $2.48 $4.97
Diesel $5.62 $2.92 $5.85

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 · Aug 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Chickamauga and Chattanooga. The current time is 04:52:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.