How far is Rocky Top, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Rocky Top, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Rhea 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 Rocky Top and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Top and Chattanooga.
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Start on 4th Street
4 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1360 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Creek Street
3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Frost Bottom Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on North Roane Street
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1176 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1541 ft · 45 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 Rocky Top and Chattanooga.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rhea County Highway
Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 00h 40m
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 Rocky Top and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Top to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 56.2 miles from Rocky Top and 71 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Top and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Top and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 103.76 mi (166.99 km).
#1 Rocky Top
Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2178600, -84.1546500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $3.63 | $16.29 | $32.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $20.29 | $40.59 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $26.30 | $52.60 |
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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