Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Hunter, TN

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

228.5 mi

368 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 12m ★

6 AM

4h 25m

8 AM

4h 52m

10 AM

4h 34m

12 PM

4h 32m

3 PM

4h 36m

5 PM

4h 50m

8 PM

4h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Hunter, TN covers 228.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 81, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

114.3 miles from Chattanooga, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 24m highway drive covering 228.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.2 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 228.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8

7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 185 B Toward I 75 North: Knoxville

6

107.4 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

144.1 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Bristol

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 421 Toward I 81 North: Bristol

6

200.7 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 57A Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, As...

6

216.2 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 24

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Chattanooga, TN to Hunter, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Asheville along the way.

Asheville

200.7 mi in | ~3h 44m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	99.2 mi	1h 49m
I 81	56.6 mi	1h
I 40	36.7 mi	40m
James H. Quillen Parkway	15.1 mi	18m
University Parkway	7.5 mi	12m
I 24	5.8 mi	7m
Broad Street	3.7 mi	7m
Market Street	1.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 99.2 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Hunter, TN.

1

Start on TN 8

80 ft · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

2

Turn right onto Market Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 22 sec

4

Merge onto I 24; US 27

5.8 mi · 7 min · I 24; US 27

5

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 185 B Toward I 75 North: Knoxville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

6

Merge onto I 75

99 mi · 1 hr 49 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

37 mi · 40 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

57 mi · 1 hr · I 81

Exit 421 Toward I 81 North: Bristol

9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 40 sec

Exit 57A Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

10

Merge onto I 26; US 23

15 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Exit 24 Use the slight right lane.

12

Turn slight right

342 ft · 8 sec

13

Merge onto US 321; SR 67

7.5 mi · 12 min · University Parkway

14

Turn slight left onto US 321; SR 67

3.7 mi · 7 min · Broad Street

15

Turn right onto SR 91

0.7 mi · 1 min · Stony Creek Road

16

Turn left

401 ft · 17 sec

17

Arrive at destination

Hope Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 114.3 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 114.3 miles or 2h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hunter, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chattanooga, TN

This is one driving day of about 228.5 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chattanooga, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 99.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 114.3 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 2h 10m into the drive

city and county seat of Knox County, State of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, TN

114 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Knoxville, TN to Hunter, TN

118.4 mi · 2h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Knoxville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.

Arriving in Hunter, TN

The final approach into Hunter, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hunter, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 134

Park Closure: Abrams Falls Trail Closed

Park Closure: Seasonal road closures

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.72 one way

$71.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$39.22	$78.45
premium	$4.89	$43.97	$87.95
diesel	$5.61	$50.45	$100.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.6	0	$23.99	$10.97
Efficient EV	57.1	0	$19.99	$9.14
EV Truck/SUV	91.4	1	$31.99	$14.62

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Chattanooga, TN

Night in Chattanooga on Tuesday

Local time

11:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hunter, TN

Night in Hunter on Tuesday

Local time

11:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Hunter, TN covers 228.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 81, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 114.3 miles from Chattanooga, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 228.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

On the drive from Chattanooga, TN to Hunter, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Asheville along the way.

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