How far is Fincastle, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Fincastle, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 32m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fincastle and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fincastle and Chattanooga.
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Start on Glade Springs Road
1797 ft · 1 min · Glade Springs Road
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Turn left onto General Carl W Stiner Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Pike
1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike
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Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Royal Blue Road
649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Creek Street
3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Frost Bottom Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on North Roane Street
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike
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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 Fincastle and Chattanooga.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rhea County Highway
Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fincastle 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 Fincastle to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Fincastle and 86.2 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fincastle and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fincastle and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 117.87 mi (189.7 km).
#1 Fincastle
Fincastle is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4098000, -84.0477000 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $31.67 | $63.33 |
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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