How far is Chattanooga, TN from Estill Springs, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Estill Springs, TN is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Estill Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Estill Springs.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester
948 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester
37 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1563 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Alto Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Alto Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Decherd Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Decherd Boulevard
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Continue on Tullahoma Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Tullahoma Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Estill Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Chattanooga and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estill Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Estill Springs?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Chattanooga and 36.1 miles from Estill Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Estill Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chattanooga and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estill Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Estill Springs. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.49 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Estill Springs
City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 35.2706400, -86.1280400 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estill Springs (-86.12804, 35.27064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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