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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
108.19 mi
01h 47m
Flight
91.11 mi
146.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.11 mi
Kilometers
146.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.19 mi
Kilometers
174.11 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Wed, Jun 3, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-06-03T19:48
Arrive East Chattanooga
Wed, Jun 3, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
50.3 mi
00h 53m
To East Chattanooga
57.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and East 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

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway

    1293 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Hill 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 71%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.54 mi · 6%
I 40 W
6.45 mi · 6%
Lovell Road
3.91 mi · 4%
Mehaffey Road
1.38 mi · 1%
Ball Camp Byington Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

77.1 mi · 01h 23m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 53m from Spring Hill
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Hill and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 50.3 miles from Spring Hill and 57.8 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Hill and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 91.11 mi (146.62 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

A city in Maury County, Tennessee.

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

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Gade Lane (-84.123465, 36.014017)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.41 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.65 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $5.30 $20.26 $40.52

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Hill and East Chattanooga. The current time is 19:48:37.

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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.