How far is Florence, AL from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Chattanooga, TN is about 173.4 miles (279 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Chattanooga.
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Start on North Pine Street
2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Crest Street
40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway
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Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
92.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 29 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 Florence 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.
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Continue straight
92.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence 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 Florence to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Florence and 86.7 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.18 one way or $46.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Florence 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 Florence and Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 135.19 mi (217.57 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $3.79 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.07 | $52.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.31 | $56.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
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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