How far is Watertown, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Watertown, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Chattanooga.
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Start on the route
10 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Millers Cove Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East Millers Cove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Walland Highway
1347 ft · 39 sec · Old Walland Highway
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Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
9 mi · 14 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
19.7 mi · 24 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on East Lee Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Sugar Limb Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road
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Take the ramp left
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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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 Watertown and Chattanooga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sugar Limb Road
Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Watertown 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 Watertown to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 60.1 miles from Watertown and 60.3 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Watertown and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 98.16 mi (157.98 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 35.7381400, -83.7879500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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