How far is Gordonsville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Gordonsville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.08 mi
02h 04m
Flight
85.3 mi
137.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.3 mi
Kilometers
137.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.08 mi
Kilometers
201.3 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Mon, Jun 1, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Gordonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordonsville
2026-06-01T10:48
Arrive Chattanooga
Mon, Jun 1, 12:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordonsville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Spencer
TN

Town in Tennessee, USA

From Gordonsville
63.3 mi
01h 02m
To Chattanooga
61.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    12 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gordonsville Highway

    1992 ft · 53 sec · Gordonsville Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta

    1461 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Highway

    24.7 mi · 32 min · Spencer Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    21.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1176 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  15. 15

    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 Gordonsville 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spencer Highway
75.9 mi · 61%
Gordonsville Highway
30.2 mi · 24%
Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.29 mi
TN 111
0.28 mi
Downtown
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Gordonsville Highway

Merge slight left

29.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
01h 02m from Gordonsville
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gordonsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Gordonsville and 61.8 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gordonsville and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gordonsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordonsville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 85.3 mi (137.27 km).

Gordonsville

#1 Gordonsville

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,245
Coordinates36.1725600, -85.9297100
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-85.929638, 36.172557)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gordonsville, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Gordonsville is 10:48:39, although it is 11:48:39 in Chattanooga.

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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.