How far is Seymour, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Seymour, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.16 mi
02h 08m
Flight
106.6 mi
171.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.6 mi
Kilometers
171.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.16 mi
Kilometers
203.03 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sat, Oct 31, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Seymour
Sun, Nov 1, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-10-31T21:02
Arrive Chattanooga
Sat, Oct 31, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
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
Niota
TN

Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Seymour
63 mi
01h 04m
To Chattanooga
63.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyds Creek Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Boyds Creek Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    73 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chapman Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Chapman Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  8. 8

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

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

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

    999 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

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

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  18. 18

    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 Seymour 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 66%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 15%
Chapman Highway
11.5 mi · 9%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 5%
Boyds Creek Highway
2.35 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niota
01h 04m from Seymour
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Seymour and Cloudy near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 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?

Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Seymour and 63.2 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Seymour and Cloudy near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.56 km).

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#1 Seymour

Seymour is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8906400, -83.7246200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyds Creek Highway (-83.724701, 35.890781)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.85 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.35
8.9 gal · 33.7 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $16.67 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.21 $18.73 $37.46
Premium $4.62 $20.56 $41.12
Diesel $5.95 $26.47 $52.95

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and Chattanooga. The current time is 21:02:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.