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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.24 mi
01h 48m
Flight
94.47 mi
152.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.47 mi
Kilometers
152.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.24 mi
Kilometers
180.63 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 25, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Sat, Apr 25, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-04-25T12:31
Arrive Chattanooga
Sat, Apr 25, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
9:30 PM EDT
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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Spring Hill
53.6 mi
00h 54m
To Chattanooga
58.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gade Lane

    12 m · 5 sec · Gade Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mehaffey Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Mehaffey Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mehaffey Road

    1517 ft · 1 min · Mehaffey Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Copper Ridge Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Copper Ridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Emory Road

    649 ft · 14 sec · West Emory Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Beaver Ridge Road

    1822 ft · 36 sec · Beaver Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Byington Beaver Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Byington Beaver Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Byington Solway Road

    671 ft · 16 sec · Byington Solway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ball Camp Byington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ball Camp Byington Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ball Camp Byington Road

    1013 ft · 27 sec · Ball Camp Byington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Middlebrook Pike

    1023 ft · 27 sec · Middlebrook Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lovell Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Lovell Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 W, I 75 S: Nashville

    1863 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

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

    999 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

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

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  23. 23

    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 Spring 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 74%
I 40 W
6.45 mi · 6%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 6%
Lovell Road
3.91 mi · 3%
US 27 North
1.74 mi · 2%
Mehaffey Road
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 54m from Spring Hill
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Spring Hill and 58.6 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 94.47 mi (152.03 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

Population46,152
Coordinates36.0139700, -84.1235300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.99 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.92 gal · 29.98 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.93 $29.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.84 $33.68
Premium $4.65 $18.43 $36.86
Diesel $5.30 $21.00 $42.01

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Hill and Chattanooga. The current time is 12:31:43.

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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.