How far is Farragut, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Farragut, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
98.56 mi
01h 35m
Flight
87.13 mi
140.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.13 mi
Kilometers
140.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.56 mi
Kilometers
158.61 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Farragut
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farragut
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farragut
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
Calhoun
TN

Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Farragut
49.2 mi
00h 47m
To Chattanooga
49.3 mi
00h 47m

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 Farragut and Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West End Avenue

    12 m · 6 sec · West End Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingston Pike

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Kingston Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Campbell Station Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Station Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    1321 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

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

    999 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

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

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 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 Farragut and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 84%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 7%
Campbell Station Road
4.72 mi · 5%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 2%
North Campbell Station Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Kingston Pike
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calhoun
00h 47m from Farragut
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farragut and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Farragut and 49.3 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farragut and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 87.13 mi (140.23 km).

Farragut

#1 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: West End Avenue (-84.153511, 35.88453)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Farragut and Chattanooga. The current time is 19:27:37.

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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.