Chattanooga, TN Road Trips

With 33 routes heading out and 49 heading in, Chattanooga, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 17-mile quick runs to 340-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Chattanooga, TN spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown Chattanooga, TN, TN

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Trip Routes

82

Longest Drive

339.9 mi

Memphis, TN

Quickest Drive

18m

Soddy-Daisy, TN

Plan Around Chattanooga, TN

Trips from Chattanooga, TN

Driving from Chattanooga, TN

On average, trips departing from Chattanooga, TN run 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 12m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 340 miles (6h 4m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Chattanooga, TN include Memphis, TN (339.9 mi, 4h 59m), Bartlett, TN (324.7 mi, 6h 1m), Atoka, TN (314.5 mi, 6h 4m), Germantown, TN (299.1 mi, 5h 59m), and Dyer, TN (287.1 mi, 5h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 170-mile trip from Chattanooga, TN, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 33 mapped routes leaving Chattanooga, TN and 49 routes heading into Chattanooga, TN, covering 82 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 340 miles.

The longest mapped route from Chattanooga, TN covers 340 miles and takes approximately 6h 4m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Chattanooga, TN runs about 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 170-mile trip from Chattanooga, TN costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Chattanooga, TN include Memphis, TN, Bartlett, TN, Atoka, TN and Germantown, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

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