How far is Macon, GA from Chattanooga Valley, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
199.84 mi
03h 50m
Flight
175.1 mi
281.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.1 mi
Kilometers
281.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.84 mi
Kilometers
321.61 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Chattanooga Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marietta
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Macon
100 mi
01h 55m
To Chattanooga Valley
99.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Chattanooga Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Avenue

    160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Battlefield Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Battlefield Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3092 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    1929 ft · 1 min · Happy Valley Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1540 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Circle

    718 ft · 32 sec · Mountain View Circle

  19. 19

    Continue on Allgood Road

    1680 ft · 1 min · Allgood Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allgood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Chattanooga Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
92.2 mi · 46%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 43%
Battlefield Parkway
11.1 mi · 6%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Fall Line Freeway
0.79 mi
Spring Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
175.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marietta
01h 55m from Macon
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Chattanooga Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Chattanooga Valley?

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Macon and 99.9 miles from Chattanooga Valley.

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

The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Chattanooga Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Marietta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marietta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Vote for Adassa - City Council District 4

Atlanta , GA
1285 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW # A, Atlanta, GA 30310
Political party office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

22 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Chattanooga Valley. Straight-line distance: 175.1 mi (281.8 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga Valley

#2 Chattanooga Valley

Census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia

Population3,846
Coordinates34.9328500, -85.3555100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Chattanooga Valley (-85.35551, 34.93285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.69 L · about $27.93
Round trip
$55.85
14.1 gal · 53.38 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.93 $55.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.22 $62.45
Premium $4.78 $33.68 $67.37
Diesel $5.62 $39.65 $79.30

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 Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Chattanooga Valley. The current time is 22:43:33.

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.