How far is Oak Hill, TN from Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.08 mi
02h 07m
Flight
109.73 mi
176.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.73 mi
Kilometers
176.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.08 mi
Kilometers
207.73 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 AM EST
Return by in Oak Hill
Fri, Nov 6, 12:49 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-11-06T08:35
Arrive Chattanooga
Fri, Nov 6, 10:42 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Oak Hill
64.4 mi
01h 03m
To Chattanooga
64.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Dustin Lane

    34 m · 5 sec · Dustin Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Battery Lane

    3249 ft · 1 min · Battery Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Harding Place

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Harding Place

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    122.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  6. 6

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  10. 10

    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 Oak Hill and 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
123 mi · 95%
Harding Place
4.21 mi · 3%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Battery Lane
0.62 mi
Downtown
0.21 mi
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 15m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 03m from Oak Hill
Leave By
2:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Oak Hill and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Oak Hill and 64.6 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Oak Hill and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Chattanooga.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 109.73 mi (176.6 km).

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#1 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0878400, -86.7830500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Dustin Lane (-86.782979, 36.087794)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.63
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $16.82 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.17 $18.96 $37.92
Premium $4.57 $20.80 $41.60
Diesel $5.91 $26.90 $53.81

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 Oak Hill, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Oak Hill is 08:35:04, although it is 09:35:04 in 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.