How far is Halls, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Halls, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237 miles (381.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Halls and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halls and Chattanooga.
-
1
Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
-
2
Turn right onto North Church Street
1 km · 1 min · North Church Street
-
3
Continue on State Route 88
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 88
-
4
Continue on 2nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
-
5
Turn left onto West Wardlow Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Wardlow Street
-
6
Continue on State Route 88
13.1 mi · 23 min · State Route 88
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 East: Jackson
2570 ft · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 24 min
-
9
Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
-
13
Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
-
15
Continue straight
1.2 km · 60 sec
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
-
17
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
-
18
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 Halls and Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Halls and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Halls to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from Halls and 146.8 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237 miles (381.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.22 one way or $76.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Halls and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Halls and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Halls and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 237 mi (381.41 km).
#1 Halls
Halls is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8756300, -89.3961800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $38.22 | $76.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $43.09 | $86.17 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $47.26 | $94.53 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $61.14 | $122.28 |
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 05, 2026