How far is Hunter, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Hunter, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.87 mi
02h 22m
Flight
112.16 mi
180.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.16 mi
Kilometers
180.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.87 mi
Kilometers
234.75 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 2:59 PM EST
Return by in Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 5:21 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunter
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 2:59 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunter
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Hunter
62.7 mi
01h 11m
To Chattanooga
83.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°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 Hunter and Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Hill Road

    19 m · 7 sec · College Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacksboro Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksboro Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Roane Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Roane Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Gateway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Spring City Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Rhea County Highway

    31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Dayton Pike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1176 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1541 ft · 45 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  32. 32

    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 Hunter and Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 22%
Dayton Pike
31.5 mi · 22%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 7%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 5%
North Roane Street
6.37 mi · 4%
North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rhea County Highway

Continue on Rhea County Highway

31.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
01h 11m from Hunter
Leave By
1:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hunter and Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Hunter and 83.1 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.68 one way or $37.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunter and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 112.16 mi (180.5 km).

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#1 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3623000, -84.1404800
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: College Hill Road (-84.140521, 36.362225)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $18.68
Round trip
$37.36
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $18.68 $37.36
Mid-grade $4.10 $21.12 $42.24
Premium $4.52 $23.28 $46.56
Diesel $5.86 $30.16 $60.33

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Hunter and Chattanooga. The current time is 12:36:32.

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.