How far is Savannah, GA from Chattanooga Valley, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA is about 364.5 miles (586.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
364.48 mi
06h 48m
Flight
314.37 mi
505.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.37 mi
Kilometers
505.93 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.48 mi
Kilometers
586.57 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Tue, Jun 2, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-06-01T15:00
Arrive Chattanooga Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Savannah
182.2 mi
03h 24m
To Chattanooga Valley
182.2 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Battlefield Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Battlefield Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3092 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    1929 ft · 1 min · Happy Valley Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1540 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Circle

    718 ft · 32 sec · Mountain View Circle

  26. 26

    Continue on Allgood Road

    1680 ft · 1 min · Allgood Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allgood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Chattanooga Valley.

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 44%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
92.2 mi · 25%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 23%
Battlefield Parkway
11.1 mi · 3%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 2%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
314.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
03h 24m from Savannah
Leave By
10:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 364.5 miles (586.6 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from Savannah and 182.2 miles from Chattanooga Valley.

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

The direct path is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.94 one way or $101.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Chattanooga Valley. Straight-line distance: 314.37 mi (505.93 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga Valley

#2 Chattanooga Valley

Census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia

Population3,846
Coordinates34.9328500, -85.3555100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Chattanooga Valley (-85.35551, 34.93285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.86 gal
48.69 L · about $50.94
Round trip
$101.88
25.72 gal · 97.38 L
Estimated CO2
114.3 kg one way
Round trip: 228.6 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.94 $101.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $56.96 $113.91
Premium $4.78 $61.45 $122.89
Diesel $5.62 $72.32 $144.65

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 Georgia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Chattanooga Valley. The current time is 15:00:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.