How far is Tracy City, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Tracy City, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.45 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.29 mi
45.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.29 mi
Kilometers
45.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.45 mi
Kilometers
69.92 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy City
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy City
9:30 PM CDT
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
Jasper
TN

Tennessee town

From Tracy City
21.7 mi
00h 23m
To Chattanooga
21.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tracy City and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 7th Street

    2490 ft · 54 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 150

    15 mi · 21 min · Highway 150

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    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 Tracy City 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 150
38 mi · 88%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.21 mi
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 150

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 23m from Tracy City
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tracy City and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tracy City to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Tracy City and 21.7 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tracy City and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy City and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 28.29 mi (45.53 km).

Tracy City

#1 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-85.736118, 35.260479)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.65 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.30 $8.12 $16.23

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tracy City, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Tracy City is 00:04:29, although it is 01:04:29 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.