How far is Jasper, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Jasper, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.12 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18 mi
28.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18 mi
Kilometers
28.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.12 mi
Kilometers
43.64 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Jasper
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
8:29 AM to 8:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lookout Mountain
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Jasper
12.9 mi
00h 14m
To Chattanooga
14.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Betsy Pack Drive

    26 m · 9 sec · Betsy Pack Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto R A Griffith Highway

    2915 ft · 1 min · R A Griffith Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  10. 10

    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 Jasper and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
R A Griffith Highway
20.3 mi · 75%
Main Street
3.85 mi · 14%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 4%
Downtown
0.21 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.17 mi · 1%
Betsy Pack Drive
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

R A Griffith Highway

Merge slight left

19.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lookout Mountain
00h 14m from Jasper
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jasper and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lookout Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Jasper and 14.3 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jasper 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 Jasper and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 18 mi (28.97 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

Tennessee town

Population3,412
Coordinates35.0742400, -85.6260800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Betsy Pack Drive (-85.625826, 35.074259)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jasper, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Jasper is 21:58:35, although it is 22:58:35 in Chattanooga.

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.