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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Hunter, TN is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.76 mi
04h 18m
Flight
195.44 mi
314.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.44 mi
Kilometers
314.53 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.76 mi
Kilometers
358.5 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 5:55 PM EST
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 10:14 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, 5:55 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EST
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 East Chattanooga
111.3 mi
02h 09m
To Hunter
111.5 mi
02h 09m

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
29°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 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 left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    7.5 mi · 13 min · University Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stony Creek Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stony Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    122 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hope Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
137 mi · 62%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 25%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.2 mi · 7%
University Parkway
7.55 mi · 3%
Broad Street
3.71 mi · 2%
Stony Creek Road
0.75 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 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
02h 09m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
8:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy 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 222.8 miles (358.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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 111.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 111.5 miles from Hunter.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Hunter. Straight-line distance: 195.44 mi (314.53 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
Coordinates36.3717800, -82.1587400
Altitude478
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Hunter (-82.15874, 36.37178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.76 L · about $28.51
Round trip
$57.02
15.72 gal · 59.52 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $28.51 $57.02
Mid-grade $4.10 $32.23 $64.47
Premium $4.52 $35.53 $71.05
Diesel $5.86 $46.04 $92.07

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 13:36:22.

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.