How far is Chattanooga, TN from Church Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Church Hill, TN is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.15 mi
03h 45m
Flight
177.71 mi
286 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.71 mi
Kilometers
286 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.15 mi
Kilometers
312.45 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-18T23:39
Arrive Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Chattanooga
97 mi
01h 52m
To Church Hill
97.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Church Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Church Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1378 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Lee Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    84 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2567 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Church Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
108 mi · 55%
Lee Highway
32.9 mi · 17%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 15%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 7%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
177.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
01h 52m from Chattanooga
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Church Hill?

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Chattanooga and 97.1 miles from Church Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Church Hill. Straight-line distance: 177.71 mi (286 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Church Hill

#2 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Church Hill (-82.71349, 36.52232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.93 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.66
13.7 gal · 51.86 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.83 $51.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.65 $31.88 $63.76
Diesel $5.30 $36.33 $72.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Church Hill. The current time is 23:39:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.