How far is Savannah, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Savannah, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
206.18 mi
03h 34m
Flight
166.55 mi
268.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.55 mi
Kilometers
268.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.18 mi
Kilometers
331.81 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T16:23
Arrive Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
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
Fayetteville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Savannah
102.3 mi
01h 47m
To Chattanooga
103.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guinn Street

    95 m · 19 sec · Guinn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    774 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  8. 8

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1303 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cowan Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

    43.7 mi · 49 min · I 24;US 64

  21. 21

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  25. 25

    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 Savannah and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West College Street
67.8 mi · 33%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 22%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 15%
I 24
21.8 mi · 11%
US 64
21.8 mi · 11%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West College Street

Continue straight

66.8 mi · 01h 17m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 47m from Savannah
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Savannah and 103.9 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

113 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 166.55 mi (268.04 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Guinn Street (-88.249076, 35.224786)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.54 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.08 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 Savannah, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Savannah is 16:23:55, although it is 17:23:55 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.