How far is Winfield, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Winfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.63 mi
02h 41m
Flight
114.9 mi
184.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.9 mi
Kilometers
184.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.63 mi
Kilometers
221.5 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Winfield
68.7 mi
01h 20m
To Chattanooga
68.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emby Lane

    120 m · 19 sec · Emby Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Light Road

    75 m · 13 sec · New Light Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Scott Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Scott Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Alberta Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Alberta Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    2598 ft · 34 sec · Alberta Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1289 ft · 17 sec · Alberta Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Scott Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Morgan County Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Morgan County Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Roane Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Gateway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring City Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Rhea County Highway

    31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1176 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  23. 23

    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 Winfield 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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 23%
Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 23%
Morgan County Highway
30 mi · 22%
Scott Highway
17 mi · 12%
North Roane Street
6.37 mi · 5%
North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rhea County Highway

Continue on Rhea County Highway

31.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
01h 20m from Winfield
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Winfield and 68.9 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winfield and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 114.9 mi (184.91 km).

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#1 Winfield

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.5559100, -84.4516000
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Emby Lane (-84.452055, 36.556226)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Chattanooga. The current time is 19:31:56.

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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.