How far is Sneedville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Sneedville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.01 mi
03h 06m
Flight
155.77 mi
250.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.77 mi
Kilometers
250.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.01 mi
Kilometers
289.7 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Sneedville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sneedville
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sneedville
9:00 PM EDT
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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Sneedville
89.9 mi
01h 33m
To Chattanooga
90.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    736 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 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 Sneedville 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 46%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 37%
Main Street
18.6 mi · 10%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 4%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.21 mi
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 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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
01h 33m from Sneedville
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sneedville and Mostly Clear near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Sneedville and 90.1 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sneedville and Mostly Clear near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sneedville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 155.77 mi (250.69 km).

Sneedville

#1 Sneedville

City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,322
Coordinates36.5298100, -83.2174000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.217295, 36.529717)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.05 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.1 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sneedville and Chattanooga. The current time is 20:27:14.

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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.