How far is Hickory Withe, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Hickory Withe, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 314.5 miles (506.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.53 mi
04h 52m
Flight
245.44 mi
394.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.44 mi
Kilometers
394.99 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.53 mi
Kilometers
506.18 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hickory Withe
Thu, Apr 16, 5:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickory Withe
2026-04-15T19:30
Arrive East Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickory Withe
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
Burns
TN

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

From Hickory Withe
156.8 mi
02h 26m
To East Chattanooga
157.7 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Withe and East Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Donelson Drive

    11 m · 3 sec · Donelson Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    146.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  5. 5

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Withe and East Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Donelson Drive
147 mi · 47%
I 24 East
104 mi · 33%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 17%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi
US 27 North
1.14 mi
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

Donelson Drive

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 38m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 26m from Hickory Withe
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hickory Withe and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hickory Withe to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 314.5 miles (506.2 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Hickory Withe and 157.7 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hickory Withe 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 Hickory Withe and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Withe and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 245.44 mi (394.99 km).

Hickory Withe

#1 Hickory Withe

Unincoporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee

Population2,973
Coordinates35.2439800, -89.5886900
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Donelson Drive (-89.58867, 35.243896)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.01 L · about $41.86
Round trip
$83.72
22.2 gal · 84.02 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.86 $83.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.21 $94.42
Premium $4.65 $51.66 $103.32
Diesel $5.30 $58.87 $117.75

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hickory Withe, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Hickory Withe is 19:30:39, although it is 20:30:39 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.