How far is Fairview, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Fairview, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.38 mi
01h 50m
Flight
86.64 mi
139.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.64 mi
Kilometers
139.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.38 mi
Kilometers
167.99 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-22T21:30
Arrive Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM EDT
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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Fairview
50.3 mi
00h 55m
To Chattanooga
54.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Niles Ferry Road

    1681 ft · 52 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    2034 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 13 sec · Englewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Englewood Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Niota Avenue

    725 ft · 15 sec · Niota Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Decatur Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

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

    999 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

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

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  22. 22

    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 Fairview and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Decatur Pike
50.4 mi · 48%
Fairview Drive
19 mi · 18%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 6%
New Englewood Road
4.93 mi · 5%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 2%
Green Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Decatur Pike

Merge slight left

46.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 55m from Fairview
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairview and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Fairview and 54.1 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 86.64 mi (139.44 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population9,599
Coordinates35.7153600, -84.0093500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Niles Ferry Road (-84.009329, 35.715371)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $13.88
Round trip
$27.75
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.88 $27.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $4.65 $17.13 $34.25
Diesel $5.30 $19.52 $39.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Chattanooga. The current time is 21:30:05.

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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.