How far is Mascot, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Mascot, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
124.66 mi
02h 01m
Flight
112.48 mi
181.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.48 mi
Kilometers
181.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.66 mi
Kilometers
200.62 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Mascot
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mascot
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mascot
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
Niota
TN

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

From Mascot
62.3 mi
01h 00m
To Chattanooga
62.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomastown Road

    48 m · 8 sec · Thomastown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mascot Pike

    2 mi · 5 min · Mascot Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Rutledge Pike

    2505 ft · 1 min · Old Rutledge Pike

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rutledge Pike

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Rutledge Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    999 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

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

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  15. 15

    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 Mascot and Chattanooga.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 67%
Rutledge Pike
30.4 mi · 24%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 5%
Mascot Pike
1.97 mi · 2%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 1%
Old Rutledge Pike
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niota
01h 00m from Mascot
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mascot and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Mascot and 62.4 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mascot and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 112.48 mi (181.02 km).

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#1 Mascot

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

Population2,411
Coordinates36.0612000, -83.7457300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Thomastown Road (-83.745929, 36.061211)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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

There is no time difference between Mascot and Chattanooga. The current time is 02:25:57.

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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.