How far is Christiana, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Christiana, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.33 mi
01h 36m
Flight
76.66 mi
123.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.66 mi
Kilometers
123.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.33 mi
Kilometers
156.64 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 7:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiana
2026-04-11T04:42
Arrive Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 11, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christiana
9:30 PM CDT
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Christiana
48.6 mi
00h 48m
To Chattanooga
48.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    150 m · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Hoover Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hoover Gap Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainview Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainview Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Mill Road

    3119 ft · 1 min · Epps Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Epps Mill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Epps Mill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    853 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    89.4 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  15. 15

    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 Christiana and Chattanooga.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
89.6 mi · 92%
Epps Mill Road
1.41 mi · 1%
Plainview Road
1.32 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Hoover Gap Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

89.4 mi · 01h 40m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 48m from Christiana
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Christiana and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Christiana and 48.7 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Christiana and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 76.66 mi (123.37 km).

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#1 Christiana

Christiana is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7100700, -86.3994400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-86.399445, 35.710039)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
13 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.87
6.86 gal · 26 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.93 $25.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.65 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.30 $18.19 $36.39

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Christiana, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Christiana is 04:42:51, although it is 05:42:51 in Chattanooga.

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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.