Cartersville to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67.3 miles 108.3 km · straight line
84.1 miles estimated 135.4 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cartersville from Chattanooga?

The distance from Cartersville to Chattanooga is 67.3 miles (108.3 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located NNW of Cartersville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.1 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Cartersville 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 Cartersville 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 Cartersville to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cartersville & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Cartersville
34.17°N, 84.80°W
America/New_York
234m 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 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 370 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients