How far is Loretto, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Loretto, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 46m.
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 Franklin 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 Loretto and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto and Chattanooga.
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Start on South Main Street
532 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
154 m · 25 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto South Military Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Military Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1599 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
43.7 mi · 49 min · I 24;US 64
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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 Loretto 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.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue straight
66.8 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Loretto and Partly Cloudy near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loretto to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Huntland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Loretto and 79.1 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Loretto and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Loretto and Partly Cloudy near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loretto and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 120.48 mi (193.9 km).
#1 Loretto
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 35.0778600, -87.4397400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.85 | $41.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
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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