How far is Fairfield Glade, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Fairfield Glade, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.48 mi
01h 46m
Flight
70.13 mi
112.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.13 mi
Kilometers
112.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.48 mi
Kilometers
152.05 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Fairfield Glade
Wed, May 13, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Glade
2026-05-13T18:44
Arrive Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 8:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Glade
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
Dayton
TN

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

From Fairfield Glade
43.9 mi
00h 53m
To Chattanooga
50.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Glade and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Peavine Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Piccadilly Avenue

    2655 ft · 57 sec · Piccadilly Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rhea County Highway

    22.3 mi · 29 min · Rhea County Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1176 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  14. 14

    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 Fairfield Glade and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 33%
South Main Street
22.6 mi · 24%
Rhea County Highway
22.4 mi · 24%
Peavine Road
9.26 mi · 10%
Piccadilly Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Snead Drive
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Dayton Pike

Continue on Dayton Pike

31.5 mi · 00h 37m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 53m from Fairfield Glade
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield Glade 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 Fairfield Glade to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Fairfield Glade and 50.6 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield Glade and Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Glade and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 70.13 mi (112.86 km).

Fairfield Glade

#1 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.886398, 36.000274)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairfield Glade, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Fairfield Glade is 18:44:57, although it is 19:44:57 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.