How far is Sevierville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Sevierville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.19 mi
02h 16m
Flight
113.6 mi
182.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.6 mi
Kilometers
182.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.19 mi
Kilometers
225.61 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sevierville
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sevierville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Sevierville
68.2 mi
01h 08m
To Chattanooga
72 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    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 Sevierville 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
17 steps
3 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
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 59%
Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 16%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 13%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.11 mi · 2%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
01h 08m from Sevierville
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sevierville and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Sevierville and 72 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sevierville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 113.6 mi (182.82 km).

Sevierville

#1 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: US 411 (-83.561854, 35.86811)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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

There is no time difference between Sevierville and Chattanooga. The current time is 21:17:49.

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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.