How far is Fairview, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Fairview, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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.
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Start on Fairview Boulevard
39 m · 32 sec · Fairview Boulevard
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Continue on Fairview Boulevard
2584 ft · 44 sec · Fairview Boulevard
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Continue on Fairview Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · Fairview Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Bridge Street
928 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
591 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
41 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 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 Fairview 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.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fairview and Patchy Fog then 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 156.5 miles (251.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Fairview and 82.6 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairview and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairview and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 120.7 mi (194.24 km).
#1 Fairview
Fairview is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9820100, -87.1214000 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.32 | $40.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $32.55 | $65.10 |
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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