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

The driving distance from Huntingdon, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.83 mi
03h 54m
Flight
190.05 mi
305.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.05 mi
Kilometers
305.86 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.83 mi
Kilometers
397.24 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Huntingdon
Thu, May 14, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingdon
2026-05-13T19:04
Arrive East Chattanooga
Wed, May 13, 10:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingdon
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
Nolensville
TN

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Huntingdon
123 mi
01h 57m
To East Chattanooga
123.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntingdon and East Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    36 m · 8 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lexington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntingdon 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 42%
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 28%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 21%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 2%
Lexington Street
2.91 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
1.31 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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nolensville
01h 57m from Huntingdon
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Nolensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Huntingdon and 123.8 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.85 one way or $65.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Huntingdon and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntingdon and Mostly Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Nolensville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

24 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntingdon and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 190.05 mi (305.86 km).

Huntingdon

#1 Huntingdon

County seat of Carroll County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,835
Coordinates36.0006200, -88.4281100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-88.428019, 36.000393)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.97 L · about $32.85
Round trip
$65.69
17.42 gal · 65.94 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.85 $65.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.04 $74.09
Premium $4.65 $40.54 $81.07
Diesel $5.30 $46.20 $92.40

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Huntingdon, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Huntingdon is 19:04:29, although it is 20:04:29 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.