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

The driving distance from Green Hill, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
143.75 mi
02h 27m
Flight
108.29 mi
174.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.29 mi
Kilometers
174.27 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.75 mi
Kilometers
231.35 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sat, May 30, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Green Hill
Sat, May 30, 9:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Hill
2026-05-30T16:20
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sat, May 30, 6:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
71.6 mi
01h 13m
To East Chattanooga
72.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Hill and East 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

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Hill and East 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 72%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
17.9 mi · 12%
Lebanon Road
13.9 mi · 10%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 13m from Green Hill
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Green Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 71.6 miles from Green Hill and 72.2 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 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 East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Green Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East 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 East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 108.29 mi (174.27 km).

Green Hill

#1 Green Hill

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

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

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Fe Trail (-86.549422, 36.222836)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.56 $43.13
Premium $4.65 $23.60 $47.19
Diesel $5.30 $26.89 $53.78

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Green Hill, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Green Hill is 16:20:35, although it is 17:20:35 in East 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.