How far is Huntsville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Huntsville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Chattanooga.
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Start on Woodland Place
6 m · 6 sec · Woodland Place
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Turn left onto Court Street
745 ft · 23 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Howard H Baker Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Morgan County Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Morgan County Highway
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Continue on Morgan County Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Morgan County 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 Huntsville 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 63.8 miles from Huntsville and 63.9 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 104.86 mi (168.75 km).
#1 Huntsville
Human settlement in Scott County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,285 |
| Coordinates | 36.4098000, -84.4904900 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $3.77 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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