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

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Oak Hill, TN is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.33 mi
02h 28m
Flight
109.73 mi
176.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.73 mi
Kilometers
176.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.33 mi
Kilometers
209.74 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Fri, Nov 6, 11:56 AM CST
Return by in Chattanooga
Fri, Nov 6, 3:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-11-06T10:27
Arrive Oak Hill
Fri, Nov 6, 12:56 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Chattanooga
65.1 mi
01h 14m
To Oak Hill
65.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    123.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 255: Harding Place

    1257 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harding Place

    70 m · 4 sec · Harding Place

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Harding Place

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Harding Place

  10. 10

    Continue on Battery Lane

    3249 ft · 1 min · Battery Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dustin Lane

    34 m · 5 sec · Dustin Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dustin Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
124 mi · 95%
Harding Place
4.39 mi · 3%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Battery Lane
0.62 mi
SR 255
0.24 mi
Dustin Lane
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 14m from Chattanooga
Leave By
1:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Clear near Oak Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 65.1 miles from Chattanooga and 65.2 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Oak Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Chattanooga and Clear near Oak Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 109.73 mi (176.6 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0878400, -86.7830500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Oak Hill (-86.78305, 36.08784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.17 $19.17 $38.34
Premium $4.57 $21.03 $42.05
Diesel $5.91 $27.20 $54.40

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 · Nov 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Oak Hill, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 10:27:18, although it is 09:27:18 in Oak Hill.

Distance to Other Cities

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