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

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Walnut Hill, TN is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.13 mi
04h 07m
Flight
200.86 mi
323.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.86 mi
Kilometers
323.26 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.13 mi
Kilometers
352.66 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Walnut Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Chattanooga
109.5 mi
02h 03m
To Walnut Hill
109.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1378 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol

    1452 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North

    33 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bristol Highway

    2301 ft · 40 sec · Bristol Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bristol Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Blountville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blountville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Walnut Hill Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Walnut Hill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
137 mi · 62%
I 81 North
69.1 mi · 32%
Market Street
7.02 mi · 3%
Bristol Highway
3.62 mi · 2%
Blountville Highway
1.14 mi · 1%
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
200.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
02h 03m from Chattanooga
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Walnut Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 109.5 miles from Chattanooga and 109.7 miles from Walnut Hill.

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

The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Walnut Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Walnut Hill. Straight-line distance: 200.86 mi (323.26 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Walnut Hill

#2 Walnut Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,394
Coordinates36.5698300, -82.2568000
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Walnut Hill (-82.2568, 36.56983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.27 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.30
15.46 gal · 58.54 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.15 $58.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.88 $65.75
Premium $4.65 $35.98 $71.95
Diesel $5.30 $41.00 $82.00

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Walnut Hill. The current time is 08:57:50.

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