How far is Monterey, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Monterey, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.5 mi
01h 47m
Flight
76.17 mi
122.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.17 mi
Kilometers
122.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.5 mi
Kilometers
174.62 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Mon, Jun 1, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in Monterey
Mon, Jun 1, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monterey
2026-06-01T09:18
Arrive Chattanooga
Mon, Jun 1, 11:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monterey
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spring City
TN

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

From Monterey
49.9 mi
00h 53m
To Chattanooga
58.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Holly Street

    1477 ft · 30 sec · South Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Stratton Avenue

    2346 ft · 47 sec · East Stratton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crossville Highway

    854 ft · 21 sec · Crossville Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    860 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127, TN 28: Crossville, Jamestown

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Piccadilly Avenue

    2655 ft · 57 sec · Piccadilly Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rhea County Highway

    22.3 mi · 29 min · Rhea County Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1176 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1541 ft · 45 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 Monterey and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 29%
North Main Street
27.7 mi · 26%
Rhea County Highway
22.4 mi · 21%
Crossville Highway
16.1 mi · 15%
Piccadilly Avenue
0.5 mi
East Stratton Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Dayton Pike

Continue on Dayton Pike

31.5 mi · 00h 37m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring City
00h 53m from Monterey
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monterey and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Spring City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Monterey and 58.6 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Monterey and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monterey and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monterey and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 76.17 mi (122.59 km).

Monterey

#1 Monterey

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population2,889
Coordinates36.1475600, -85.2683000
Altitude574
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: South Holly Street (-85.268358, 36.147611)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Monterey, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Monterey is 09:18:07, although it is 10:18:07 in Chattanooga.

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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.