How far is Chattanooga, TN from Kingston Springs, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Kingston Springs, TN is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Kingston Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Kingston 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
126.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
3018 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Luyben Hills Road
1260 ft · 31 sec · Luyben Hills Road
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Turn left onto West Kingston Spring
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kingston Spring
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1025 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
20 m · 5 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 Kingston Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Kingston Springs?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Chattanooga and 77.9 miles from Kingston Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Kingston Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Kingston Springs. Straight-line distance: 124.98 mi (201.13 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston Springs
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,714 |
| Coordinates | 36.1020000, -87.1150100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston Springs (-87.11501, 36.102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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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