Alpharetta to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.5 miles 142.4 km · straight line
110.6 miles estimated 178 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Alpharetta from Chattanooga?

The distance from Alpharetta to Chattanooga is 88.5 miles (142.4 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located NW of Alpharetta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.6 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Alpharetta in Georgia and Chattanooga in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alpharetta and Chattanooga. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alpharetta to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alpharetta & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Alpharetta
34.08°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
347m elevation
Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 281.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients