How far is Norris, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Norris, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norris and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norris and Chattanooga.
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Start on East Norris Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road
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Turn right onto Andersonville Highway
113 m · 11 sec · Andersonville Highway
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Continue on Norris Freeway
734 ft · 13 sec · Norris Freeway
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Turn straight onto Little Senator Circle
1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle
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Continue on Andersonville Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway
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Continue on North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
724 ft · 19 sec · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Turn left
1546 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass
3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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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 Norris and Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Norris and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norris to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 64.7 miles from Norris and 64.9 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norris and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norris and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 105.72 mi (170.14 km).
#1 Norris
City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,612 |
| Coordinates | 36.1956300, -84.0679700 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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