How far is Madisonville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Madisonville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.65 mi
01h 17m
Flight
62.62 mi
100.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.62 mi
Kilometers
100.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.65 mi
Kilometers
128.18 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Mon, Apr 20, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madisonville
2026-04-20T01:31
Arrive Chattanooga
Mon, Apr 20, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madisonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Charleston
TN

Human settlement in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Madisonville
38.1 mi
00h 38m
To Chattanooga
41.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street South

    2 m · 4 sec · College Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    63 m · 8 sec · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tellico Street South

    2447 ft · 1 min · Tellico Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 13 sec · Englewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Englewood Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Niota Avenue

    725 ft · 15 sec · Niota Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Decatur Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  22. 22

    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 Madisonville and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Decatur Pike
50.4 mi · 63%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 8%
New Englewood Road
4.93 mi · 6%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 2%
Green Street
0.84 mi · 1%
South White Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Decatur Pike

Merge slight left

46.7 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 38m from Madisonville
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madisonville and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Madisonville and 41.5 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madisonville and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 62.62 mi (100.77 km).

Madisonville

#1 Madisonville

Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Street (-84.36351, 35.519822)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Madisonville and Chattanooga. The current time is 01:31:51.

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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.