How far is Cynthiana, KY from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Cynthiana, KY to Chattanooga, TN is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cynthiana and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana and Chattanooga.
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Start on North Church Street
3170 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Continue on New Lair Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Lair Road
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Turn right
2831 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Paris Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Cynthiana Road
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Take the ramp straight
158 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paris By-Pass Road
1.2 km · 51 sec · Paris By-Pass Road
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Continue on By-Pass Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · By-Pass Road
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
1968 ft · 34 sec · North Broadway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2472 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
50.8 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
1643 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1219 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1797 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue on Scott Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Morgan County Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Morgan County Highway
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Continue on Morgan County Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Morgan County Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on North Roane Street
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1176 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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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 Cynthiana and Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hal Rogers Parkway
Merge slight left
51 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cynthiana and Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cynthiana to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Pine Knot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Cynthiana and 142.7 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cynthiana and Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cynthiana and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 237.84 mi (382.77 km).
#1 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.72 | $37.37 | $74.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $43.42 | $86.83 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $60.53 | $121.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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