How far is Chattanooga, TN from Hinton, WV?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Hinton, WV is about 358 miles (576.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Hinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Hinton.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
148.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
34.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
2271 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Big Laurel Highway
3140 ft · 60 sec · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Oney Gap-Stinson School Road
83 m · 11 sec · Oney Gap-Stinson School Road
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Turn left onto Oakvale Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakvale Road
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Turn right onto Athens Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Athens Road
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Continue on South State Street
2188 ft · 39 sec · South State Street
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Turn slight right onto Hinton Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Hinton Road
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Continue on South Sr 20
13.8 mi · 20 min · South Sr 20
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Turn right onto Temple Street
2152 ft · 41 sec · Temple Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
55 m · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Hinton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
149 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattanooga and Patchy Fog near Hinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Hinton?
The road trip is about 358 miles (576.1 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baileyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from Chattanooga and 179.1 miles from Hinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.63 one way or $95.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattanooga and Patchy Fog near Hinton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Hinton. Straight-line distance: 305.68 mi (491.94 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinton
City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 37.6740100, -80.8892500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinton (-80.88925, 37.67401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $47.63 | $95.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.72 | $107.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.78 | $117.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.99 | $133.98 |
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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