How far is Chattanooga, TN from Hunter, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Hunter, TN is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Hunter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Hunter.
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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
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
683 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
7.5 mi · 13 min · University Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Stony Creek Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stony Creek Road
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Turn left
122 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hope Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Hunter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Hunter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Hunter?
The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Chattanooga and 114.4 miles from Hunter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Hunter.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Hunter. Straight-line distance: 199.1 mi (320.42 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hunter
Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3717800, -82.1587400 |
| Altitude | 478 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hunter (-82.15874, 36.37178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $3.63 | $29.23 | $58.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $33.05 | $66.11 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $47.21 | $94.41 |
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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