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Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Spring Hill, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
101.2 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Hill, TN
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Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Spring Hill, TN is 101.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Tennessee, making it a simple one-day drive. The route is predominantly highway, offering a quick transit between the Southeast regions. With only 101.2 miles and a short estimated duration, this trip is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 62.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| US 11 | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Lovell Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Mehaffey Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Ball Camp Byington Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Byington Beaver Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Copper Ridge Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Spring Hill, TN.
1
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
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3 sec
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North Chamberlain Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 17
0.3 mi
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40 sec
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Glass Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Campbell Street
4
Continue on SR 17
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Bonny Oaks Drive
5
Continue on SR 317
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Bonny Oaks Drive
6
Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
21 mi
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23 min
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US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 75
62 mi
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1 hr 7 min
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I 75
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road
10
Turn left onto SR 131
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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Lovell Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 131
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Middlebrook Pike
12
Continue on SR 131
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Ball Camp Byington Road
13
Continue on SR 131
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Ball Camp Byington Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto SR 131
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Byington Solway Road
15
Turn slight left onto SR 131
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Byington Beaver Ridge Road
16
Continue on SR 131
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Beaver Ridge Road
17
Turn right onto SR 131
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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West Emory Road
18
Turn left onto Copper Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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Copper Ridge Road
19
Continue on Mehaffey Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Mehaffey Road
20
Continue on Mehaffey Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
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Mehaffey Road
21
Turn left onto Gade Lane
40 ft
·
1 sec
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Gade Lane
22
Arrive at destination
Gade Lane
Trip Plan
Given the short distance of 101.2 miles and a drive time of just over 2 hours, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunchtime. The $16 fuel cost estimate suggests you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling stops. Pay attention to the transition off I 75 onto US 11 and Bonny Oaks Drive, as this is where the driving environment will change most significantly. Plan for any potential traffic on surface roads as you near Spring Hill.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Hill, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East 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 East Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 101.2 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from East Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
McMinn County Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Renaissance Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14236436096
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+14237604333
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 91.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 17 / Campbell Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Campbell Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 11; US 64; SR 317
Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
91.5 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road
6
91.9 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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SR 131 / Lovell Road
Turn left onto SR 131 / Lovell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.82 one way
$31.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.48 | $38.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Afternoon in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spring Hill, TN
Afternoon in Spring Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Johnson, TN
51 mi in
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
35 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend most of your time on I 75, which makes up 83% of this drive. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 62.1 miles on I 75 before transitioning to US 11 and Bonny Oaks Drive. This means you'll experience mostly highway cruising, with a notable shift to surface roads for the final portion of the trip. Be prepared for the transition from high-speed interstate travel to potentially more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 11. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 17 / Campbell Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 17 / Campbell Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 101.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 17 / Campbell Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spring Hill, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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