How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Hunter, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Hunter, TN is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.22 mi
02h 44m
Flight
109.08 mi
175.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.08 mi
Kilometers
175.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.22 mi
Kilometers
224.06 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 4:21 PM EST
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 7:06 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-11-08T13:36
Arrive Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 4:21 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East 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
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
69.6 mi
01h 22m
To Hunter
69.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Hunter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Hunter.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1547 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Knoxville Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexington

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Lexington

    27 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksboro Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto College Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · College Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Hunter.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
101 mi · 72%
I 75 North
27.3 mi · 20%
Knoxville Bypass
3.75 mi · 3%
West Central Avenue
3.72 mi · 3%
Jacksboro Pike
2.6 mi · 2%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Bonny Oaks Drive

Continue straight

72.2 mi · 01h 19m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 22m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny near Hunter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Hunter?

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from East Chattanooga and 69.7 miles from Hunter.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Sunny near Hunter.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Hunter. Straight-line distance: 109.08 mi (175.54 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3623000, -84.1404800
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Hunter (-84.14048, 36.3623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.6 L · about $17.81
Round trip
$35.62
9.82 gal · 37.2 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $17.81 $35.62
Mid-grade $4.10 $20.14 $40.27
Premium $4.52 $22.19 $44.39
Diesel $5.86 $28.76 $57.52

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Hunter. The current time is 13:36:33.

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.