How far is New Johnsonville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from New Johnsonville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
202.38 mi
03h 23m
Flight
163.91 mi
263.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.91 mi
Kilometers
263.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.38 mi
Kilometers
325.7 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in New Johnsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Johnsonville
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 8:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Johnsonville
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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From New Johnsonville
101 mi
01h 41m
To Chattanooga
101.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Johnsonville and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    32.1 mi · 48 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West College Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  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 New Johnsonville 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 51%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 26%
Broadway Street
32.1 mi · 16%
SR 46
8.32 mi · 4%
West College Street
3.19 mi · 2%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
01h 41m from New Johnsonville
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Johnsonville to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from New Johnsonville and 101.4 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Johnsonville 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Johnsonville and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro.

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Johnsonville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 km).

New Johnsonville

#1 New Johnsonville

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,871
Coordinates36.0211700, -87.9669800
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-87.966919, 36.021061)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.03 L · about $26.92
Round trip
$53.85
14.28 gal · 54.06 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.92 $53.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.37 $60.73
Premium $4.65 $33.23 $66.46
Diesel $5.30 $37.87 $75.74

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Johnsonville, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in New Johnsonville is 05:29:09, although it is 06:29:09 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.