Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
100.6 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Algood, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 100.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, East 10th Street, Spencer Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.94 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
50.3 miles from Algood, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 100.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spencer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TN 153 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dayton Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glass Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Chamberlain Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Algood, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
Start on 2nd Avenue North
Turn right onto West Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
Continue on East 10th Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Highway
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
Continue on Dayton Pike
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 17 South
Turn straight
Turn right onto Glass Street
Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Algood, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Algood, TN
This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Algood, TN · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Algood, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Chattanooga, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.94 one way
$29.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.84 | $33.69 |
| premium | $4.65 | $18.43 | $36.87 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $21.01 | $42.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Algood on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Chattanooga on Saturday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Chattanooga, TN
50 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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