How far is Munford, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Munford, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 316.9 miles (510 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.91 mi
05h 02m
Flight
255.73 mi
411.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.73 mi
Kilometers
411.55 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.91 mi
Kilometers
510.01 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Munford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munford
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 2:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munford
9:00 PM CDT
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
Burns
TN

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

From Munford
156.8 mi
02h 31m
To Chattanooga
160.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tipton Street

    50 m · 6 sec · North Tipton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Munford-Atoka Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Munford-Atoka Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2478 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Pleasant Avenue

    1499 ft · 31 sec · West Pleasant Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    92 m · 7 sec · South Maple Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    1985 ft · 34 sec · East Liberty Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 54

    21.7 mi · 32 min · State Route 54

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park

    784 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  23. 23

    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 Munford and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
110 mi · 35%
I 24 East
104 mi · 33%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
State Route 54
21.7 mi · 7%
Munford-Atoka Avenue
12.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 70

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
255.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 31m from Munford
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Munford and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.9 miles (510 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Munford and 160.1 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.16 one way or $84.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burns, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munford and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 255.73 mi (411.55 km).

Munford

#1 Munford

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population6,201
Coordinates35.4492500, -89.8150800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: North Tipton Street (-89.814904, 35.449222)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.18 gal
42.33 L · about $42.16
Round trip
$84.32
22.36 gal · 84.66 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.7 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.16 $84.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.55 $95.10
Premium $4.65 $52.03 $104.06
Diesel $5.30 $59.30 $118.60

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Munford, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Munford is 21:52:48, although it is 22:52:48 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.