How far is Jacksboro, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Jacksboro, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.67 mi
02h 17m
Flight
108.94 mi
175.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.94 mi
Kilometers
175.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.67 mi
Kilometers
229.6 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 30, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 30, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksboro
2026-04-30T09:25
Arrive Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 30, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Spring City
TN

Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jacksboro
61.2 mi
01h 08m
To Chattanooga
81.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 39 sec · Paris Nance Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Roane Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Gateway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Spring City Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Rhea County Highway

    31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1176 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  32. 32

    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 Jacksboro 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 22%
Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 22%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 7%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 5%
North Roane Street
6.37 mi · 4%
North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring City
01h 08m from Jacksboro
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Spring City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Jacksboro and 81.5 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksboro and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 108.94 mi (175.32 km).

Jacksboro

#1 Jacksboro

Human settlement in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3300800, -84.1838200
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.183791, 36.330009)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksboro and Chattanooga. The current time is 09:25:49.

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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.