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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.23 mi
02h 21m
Flight
105.85 mi
170.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.85 mi
Kilometers
170.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.23 mi
Kilometers
230.5 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, May 24, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Sun, May 24, 5:43 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 East Chattanooga
Sun, May 24, 3:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
69.8 mi
01h 10m
To East Chattanooga
73.4 mi
01h 10m

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
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

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 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

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  19. 19

    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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 73%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
23.8 mi · 17%
Columbia Pike
4.95 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 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 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 10m from Spring Hill
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 69.8 miles from Spring Hill and 73.4 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 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 East 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 near East 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 East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 105.85 mi (170.35 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
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.930074, 35.751227)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.65 $23.50 $47.01
Diesel $5.30 $26.79 $53.57

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 East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Spring Hill is 13:01:27, although it is 14:01:27 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.