How far is Dodson Branch, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Dodson Branch, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodson Branch and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodson Branch and Chattanooga.
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Start on Step Rock Hill Road
26 m · 4 sec · Step Rock Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Dodson Branch Highway Overton Hill Road
4 mi · 7 min · Dodson Branch Highway Overton Hill Road
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Continue on Dodson Branch Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Dodson Branch Road
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Continue on North Willow Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Willow Avenue
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Turn left onto West Spring Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Spring Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Highway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Spencer Highway
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right
21.2 mi · 25 min
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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 Dodson Branch 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.
Spencer Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Highway
24.7 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dodson Branch and Mostly Clear near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodson Branch to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Dodson Branch and 55.9 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dodson Branch 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 Dodson Branch and Mostly Clear near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodson Branch and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 88.42 mi (142.3 km).
#1 Dodson Branch
Dodson Branch is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3125600, -85.5322000 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $3.68 | $14.43 | $28.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $17.89 | $35.77 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $23.12 | $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.
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