How far is Graysville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Graysville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.36 mi
00h 35m
Flight
30.51 mi
49.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.51 mi
Kilometers
49.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.36 mi
Kilometers
53.68 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Graysville
Sun, May 31, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-05-31T08:30
Arrive Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Soddy-Daisy
TN

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Graysville
16.7 mi
00h 17m
To Chattanooga
16.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pikeville Avenue

    1284 ft · 38 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dayton Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · Dayton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    2319 ft · 49 sec · Dayton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rhea County Highway

    2735 ft · 35 sec · Rhea County Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1176 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  8. 8

    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 Graysville and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 94%
Rhea County Highway
0.52 mi · 2%
Dayton Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.29 mi · 1%
Pikeville Avenue
0.24 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dayton Pike

Continue on Dayton Pike

31.5 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soddy-Daisy
00h 17m from Graysville
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Graysville and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Graysville to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Soddy-Daisy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Graysville and 16.7 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Graysville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 30.51 mi (49.1 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates35.4470100, -85.0844000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Pikeville Avenue (-85.084369, 35.447033)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Graysville and Chattanooga. The current time is 08:30:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.