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

The driving distance from Green Hill, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.74 mi
02h 17m
Flight
107.06 mi
172.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.06 mi
Kilometers
172.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.74 mi
Kilometers
223.28 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Green Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Hill
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Chattanooga
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Hill
9:30 PM CDT
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 Green Hill
69.3 mi
01h 08m
To Chattanooga
69.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Fe Trail

    43 m · 11 sec · Santa Fe Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Lebanon Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1558 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    91 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Chattanooga

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville

    999 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 75%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
17.9 mi · 13%
Lebanon Road
13.9 mi · 10%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.43 mi
Downtown
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 08m from Green Hill
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green Hill and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 69.3 miles from Green Hill and 69.5 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Green Hill and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 107.06 mi (172.3 km).

Green Hill

#1 Green Hill

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

Population6,618
Coordinates36.2228300, -86.5494400
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Fe Trail (-86.549422, 36.222836)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Green Hill, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Green Hill is 18:38:01, although it is 19:38:01 in Chattanooga.

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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.