How far is Lewisburg, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Lewisburg, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisburg and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg and Chattanooga.
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Start on the route
846 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto West Church Street
22 m · 4 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
2738 ft · 55 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Verona Avenue
2140 ft · 45 sec · Verona Avenue
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Continue on Nashville Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Nashville Highway
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway
15.3 mi · 23 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Merge slight right onto South Cannon Boulevard
1.2 km · 56 sec · South Cannon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lane Parkway
899 ft · 17 sec · Lane Parkway
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Continue on East Lane Street
146 m · 8 sec · East Lane Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
833 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street
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Continue on Wartrace Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Wartrace Pike
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Continue on East Depot Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
6.2 mi · 7 min · Madison Street
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Continue straight
1523 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Carroll Street
2327 ft · 32 sec · West Carroll Street
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Turn right onto South Anderson Street
1815 ft · 52 sec · South Anderson Street
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Continue on Forrest Boulevard
2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard
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Continue on Wattendorf Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway
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Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right
1157 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24
60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 24
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 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 Lewisburg 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.
I 24
Merge slight left onto I 24
60.7 mi · 01h 09m
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 Lewisburg and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewisburg to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Lewisburg and 62.6 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 88 mi (141.62 km).
#1 Lewisburg
Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 35.4492400, -86.7888900 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
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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