How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Hartsville, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Hartsville, TN is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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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 03h 11m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Hartsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Hartsville.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street
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Take the ramp right
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
107 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
3232 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
23 mi · 25 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Lebanon
903 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Sparta Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Sparta Pike
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Continue on East Baddour Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Baddour Parkway
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Turn right onto Hartsville Pike
10.4 mi · 18 min · Hartsville Pike
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Continue on Lebanon Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
95 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Hartsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Kelley Street
Merge slight left
107 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Hartsville?
The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from East Chattanooga and 78.6 miles from Hartsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Chattanooga and Hartsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartsville.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 105.07 mi (169.09 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartsville
Town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,435 |
| Coordinates | 36.3908800, -86.1672100 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartsville (-86.16721, 36.39088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
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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