How far is Jamestown, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Chattanooga.
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Start on East Central Avenue
13 m · 8 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South York Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South York Highway
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Continue on South York Highway
37.3 mi · 51 min · South York Highway
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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Continue on Piccadilly Avenue
2655 ft · 57 sec · Piccadilly Avenue
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Turn right onto Rhea County Highway
22.3 mi · 29 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 Jamestown 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.
South York Highway
Continue on South York Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 57.4 miles from Jamestown and 67.7 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 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 Jamestown and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 97.8 mi (157.4 km).
#1 Jamestown
City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,947 |
| Coordinates | 36.4275700, -84.9318900 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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