Distance from Atlanta, GA to Chattanooga, TN

The driving distance between Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee is approximately 120 miles (193 kilometers) via the most direct route (I-75 N).

Drive Time

• Typical: 1 hour 45 minutes – 2 hours (light traffic).
• Rush Hour / Accidents: 2.5 – 3+ hours (I-75 through Atlanta & Marietta bottlenecks).
• Scenic Alternative: US-41 / US-27 (longer, slower).

Other Modes

• Flight: None (too short).
• Bus: Greyhound / Southeastern Stages ~2–2.5h.
• Train: No direct Amtrak. Would require Atlanta → DC/NYC → Chicago → ... impractical.

Chattanooga is an easy day trip or weekend getaway from Atlanta.