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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.21 mi
02h 10m
Flight
103.46 mi
166.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.46 mi
Kilometers
166.5 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.21 mi
Kilometers
222.43 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sun, May 24, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Sun, May 24, 5:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-05-24T13:01
Arrive Chattanooga
Sun, May 24, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
9:30 PM CDT
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Spring Hill
67.6 mi
01h 05m
To Chattanooga
70.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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 Main Street

    2384 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Columbia Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    3015 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  7. 7

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  11. 11

    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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 75%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
23.8 mi · 17%
Columbia Pike
4.95 mi · 4%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.57 mi
Main Street
0.45 mi
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 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 05m from Spring Hill
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 67.6 miles from Spring Hill and 70.6 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Spring Hill and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 103.46 mi (166.5 km).

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#1 Spring Hill

Spring Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7511800, -86.9300000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.930074, 35.751227)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spring Hill, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Spring Hill is 13:01:23, although it is 14:01:23 in 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.