How far is Hopewell, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Hopewell, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.75 mi
00h 38m
Flight
27.17 mi
43.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.17 mi
Kilometers
43.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.92 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 5:14 AM EST
Return by in Hopewell
Sun, Nov 8, 5:53 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-11-08T04:36
Arrive Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 5:14 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Ooltewah
TN

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

From Hopewell
17.3 mi
00h 19m
To Chattanooga
17.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Freewill Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Freewill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Chattanooga

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    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 Hopewell and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Georgetown Road Northwest
26.2 mi · 75%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 19%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 5%
Downtown
0.21 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.17 mi
Freewill Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Georgetown Road Northwest

Merge slight left

22.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ooltewah
00h 19m from Hopewell
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopewell and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopewell to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ooltewah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Hopewell and 17.4 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopewell and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.73 km).

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#1 Hopewell

Hopewell is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2347900, -84.8880000
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown Pike (-84.887964, 35.234808)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.13 $5.08 $10.15
Premium $4.55 $5.59 $11.18
Diesel $5.88 $7.23 $14.45

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and Chattanooga. The current time is 04:36:15.

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.