How far is Unionville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Unionville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.87 mi
01h 53m
Flight
82.54 mi
132.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.54 mi
Kilometers
132.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.87 mi
Kilometers
171.99 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Fri, Nov 6, 10:31 PM EST
Return by in Unionville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:25 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unionville
2026-11-06T19:38
Arrive Chattanooga
Fri, Nov 6, 9:31 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unionville
9:30 PM CST
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Unionville
53.1 mi
00h 56m
To Chattanooga
53.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Halls Mill Road

    29 m · 9 sec · Halls Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Unionville-Chapel Hill Road

    58 m · 7 sec · Unionville-Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21.8 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1523 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Carroll Street

    2327 ft · 32 sec · West Carroll Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Anderson Street

    1815 ft · 52 sec · South Anderson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Forrest Boulevard

    2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Wattendorf Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1157 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 24

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 24

  13. 13

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  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 Unionville 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24
60.7 mi · 57%
Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.8 mi · 10%
Unionville-Chapel Hill Road
8.3 mi · 8%
Wattendorf Highway
1.66 mi · 2%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Forrest Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24

Merge slight left onto I 24

60.7 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 56m from Unionville
Leave By
2:44 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Unionville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Unionville and 53.8 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Unionville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unionville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 82.54 mi (132.83 km).

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#1 Unionville

Unionville is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6217400, -86.5925000
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Halls Mill Road (-86.592396, 35.621769)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $13.88
Round trip
$27.76
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $13.88 $27.76
Mid-grade $4.15 $15.65 $31.29
Premium $4.56 $17.20 $34.41
Diesel $5.90 $22.23 $44.46

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Unionville, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Unionville is 19:38:13, although it is 20:38:13 in Chattanooga.

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.