Day trip from Huntsville to Chattanooga
Chattanooga lies 122 km (76 mi) east of Huntsville, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 122 km (76 mi) apart, Chattanooga is a realistic day trip from Huntsville: about 1 h 59 min each way by road.
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| Huntsville | Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 215,006 | 181,099 |
| Elevation | 200 m (656 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 35801–35899 | 37401–37450 |
Clocks in Chattanooga are 1 h ahead of Huntsville right now, so a 1 h 59 min journey lands 2 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chattanooga from Huntsville?
122 km (76 mi) in a straight line, east of Huntsville; by road roughly 148 km (92 mi).
How long does it take to get from Huntsville to Chattanooga by road?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Huntsville and Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.