Origin
Alcoa, TN
Night in Alcoa on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alcoa, TN to East Chattanooga, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
112.2 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alcoa, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alcoa, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 112.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Springbrook Road, East Edison Street, North Hall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.1 miles from Alcoa, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 112.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springbrook Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alcoa, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alcoa, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springbrook Road | — | — |
| East Edison Street | — | — |
| North Hall Road | — | — |
| West Bessemer Street | — | — |
| Foothills Mall Drive | — | — |
| West Lamar Alexander Parkway | — | — |
| East Broadway Street | — | — |
| East Lee Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Springbrook Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Springbrook Road
23 ft
·
2 sec
·
Springbrook Road
2
Continue on Springbrook Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Springbrook Road
3
At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Edison Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edison Street
4
Turn left onto North Hall Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Hall Road
5
Turn right onto West Bessemer Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bessemer Street
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
8
Turn right onto Foothills Mall Drive
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Foothills Mall Drive
9
Turn right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
West Lamar Alexander Parkway
10
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broadway Street
11
Continue on East Lee Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lee Highway
12
Turn right onto Sugar Limb Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Sugar Limb Road
13
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
14
Merge slight left
68 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway
16
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
17
Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
18
Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
19
Continue on Campbell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Street
20
Turn right onto Glass Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Glass Street
21
Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 56.1 miles from Alcoa, TN, or about 55m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 55m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Alcoa, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alcoa, TN
This is one driving day of about 112.2 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Alcoa, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.1 mi from Alcoa, TN · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Alcoa, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Chattanooga, TN
The final approach into East Chattanooga, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.54 one way
$35.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.39 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.82 | $4.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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.
Destination
East Chattanooga, TN
Night in East Chattanooga on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 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
1h 50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alcoa, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 112.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springbrook Road, East Edison Street, North Hall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 miles from Alcoa, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alcoa, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alcoa, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alcoa, TN to East Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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