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

The driving distance from Halls, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240 miles (386.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.2 mi
04h 46m
Flight
239.95 mi
386.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.95 mi
Kilometers
386.17 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.2 mi
Kilometers
479.91 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Fri, Nov 6, 2:21 PM EST
Return by in Halls
Fri, Nov 6, 6:07 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halls
2026-11-06T08:35
Arrive East Chattanooga
Fri, Nov 6, 1:21 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
7:28 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halls
9:00 PM CST
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Halls
148.7 mi
02h 23m
To East Chattanooga
149.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

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 the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 88

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 88

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Wardlow Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Wardlow Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 88

    13.1 mi · 23 min · State Route 88

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 East: Jackson

    2570 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 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
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 35%
I-40 East
97.1 mi · 33%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 18%
US 412 East
19.9 mi · 7%
State Route 88
14.3 mi · 5%
West Wardlow Street
2.01 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 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
240 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 23m from Halls
Leave By
7:28 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Halls and Partly Cloudy 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 298.2 miles (479.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 148.7 miles from Halls and 149.5 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 240 miles (386.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 7:28 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 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 Mostly Sunny around Halls and Partly Cloudy near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 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: 239.95 mi (386.17 km).

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#1 Halls

Halls is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8756300, -89.3961800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: North Church Street (-89.395993, 35.875624)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.83 L · about $38.88
Round trip
$77.76
21.04 gal · 79.66 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $38.88 $77.76
Mid-grade $4.17 $43.84 $87.67
Premium $4.57 $48.09 $96.17
Diesel $5.91 $62.20 $124.41

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

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 08:35:04, although it is 09:35:04 in East Chattanooga.

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.