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

The driving distance from Halls, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180 miles (289.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.18 mi
03h 50m
Flight
179.99 mi
289.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.99 mi
Kilometers
289.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.18 mi
Kilometers
386.53 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Halls
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halls
2026-04-19T03:33
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halls
9:00 PM CDT
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
Eagleville
TN

Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Halls
118.3 mi
01h 55m
To East Chattanooga
121.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Big Sandy River Road

    2 m · 5 sec · Big Sandy River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    2228 ft · 2 min · Liberty Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Liberty Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1357 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Liberty Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1208 ft · 55 sec · Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    19.4 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halls 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 43%
Liberty Road
54.4 mi · 23%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 22%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 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 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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
180 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagleville
01h 55m from Halls
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Halls and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Halls and 121.9 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 180 miles (289.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Halls and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Eagleville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagleville, 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 Eagleville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

47 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

109 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halls and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 179.99 mi (289.66 km).

Halls

#1 Halls

Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates36.1345000, -88.1708700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Sandy River Road (-88.170516, 36.134518)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.08 L · about $31.94
Round trip
$63.88
16.94 gal · 64.16 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.94 $63.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.02 $72.05
Premium $4.65 $39.42 $78.84
Diesel $5.30 $44.92 $89.85

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Halls, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Halls is 03:33:16, although it is 04:33:16 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.