How far is Nashville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Nashville and Chattanooga is 113.37 miles (182.46 km).

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is 113.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Nashville to Chattanooga with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Chattanooga, Tennessee is: 133.05 miles (214.12 km) by car.

Driving from Nashville to Chattanooga will take approximately 02 hours 06 minutes.

#1 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. It is located on the Cumberland River in central Tennessee. Nashville is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Grand Ole Opry.

Population	684410
GPS Coordinates	36°9'57"N 86°47'4"W
Latitude	36.1658900
Longitude	-86.7844400
Altitude	170
Country	United States

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Chattanooga is known for its many waterfalls, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Tennessee Aquarium and the Rock City Gardens.

Population	184742
GPS Coordinates	35°2'44"N 85°18'35"W
Latitude	35.0456300
Longitude	-85.3096800
Altitude	206
Country	United States

Starting point in Nashville: (-86.784719,36.165773)
Ending point in Chattanooga: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688,35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time Between Nashville and Chattanooga

The distance between Nashville and Chattanooga is 214 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Nashville is 02:16:04, although it is 03:16:04 in Chattanooga.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.77 liters (4.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nashville and Chattanooga.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nashville to Chattanooga is $14.74 (diesel $19.64).

Tennessee gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.14	$3.56	$3.93	$4.18
Total	$14.74	$16.7	$18.47	$19.64

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nashville and Chattanooga (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.