Cities Near Chattanooga
Cities near Chattanooga, Tennessee: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Huntsville, Murfreesboro, Marietta. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Chattanooga, Tennessee is Huntsville, about 76 mi (122 km) away — roughly 1 hr 45 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Murfreesboro | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Marietta | 87 mi / 140 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alpharetta | 89 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sandy Springs | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Decatur | 100 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Knoxville | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Atlanta | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Franklin | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nashville | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Chattanooga
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Huntsville, Murfreesboro, Marietta, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Chattanooga
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Knoxville, Atlanta, Franklin, Nashville. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Chattanooga include Huntsville, Murfreesboro, Marietta, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs. The closest is Huntsville, about 76 miles (122 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Huntsville
- → Best time to visit Murfreesboro
- → Best time to visit Marietta
- → Best time to visit Alpharetta
- → Best time to visit Sandy Springs
- → Best time to visit Decatur
- → Best time to visit Knoxville
- → Best time to visit Atlanta
- → Best time to visit Franklin
- → Best time to visit Nashville