Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Night in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Alexandria, TN
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
109.9 mi
177 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
Kelly
Alexandria, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Chattanooga to Alexandria covers 109.9 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes of drive time. Since this route is well within the range of a comfortable day trip, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $16 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable excursion through the Southeast. The path relies on local roads rather than major interstates, providing a more intimate look at the Tennessee landscape. If you prefer a slower, more deliberate pace over high-speed highway travel, this trip is a straightforward option for your itinerary.
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
54.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, your route utilizes Highway 8, Harrison Ferry Road, and the Beersheba Highway. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be cruising on high-speed freeways for this trip. The longest stretch you will encounter on Highway 8 is 0 miles, meaning the road profile is consistently winding rather than straight. This is a journey that rewards drivers who enjoy navigating local roads and shifting through the gears.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Alexandria, TN is easy. At 2h 28m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 27): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 21.5 miles (TN 111): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Depart onto TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 27
Merge onto US 27
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
21.5 mi into trip
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~26m in
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TN 111
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
72.9 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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SR 56 / South Chancery Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / South Chancery Street
Navigation decision point
4
92.5 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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US 70 / East Broad Street
Turn left onto US 70 / East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 20.6 mi | 24m |
| TN 8 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Harrison Ferry Road | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| SR 111 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Nashville Highway | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Smithville Highway | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 8 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| McMinnville Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 20.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Alexandria, TN.
1
Start on TN 8
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge onto US 27
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 27
4
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 111
5
Continue on SR 111
11 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 111
6
Continue on TN 8; TN 111
13 mi
·
17 min
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TN 8; TN 111
7
Turn left onto TN 8
7.3 mi
·
9 min
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State Highway 8
8
Continue on TN 8
12 mi
·
17 min
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Harrison Ferry Road
9
Turn slight right onto SR 56
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beersheba Highway
10
Continue on SR 56
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Colville Street
11
Turn right onto SR 56
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chancery Street
12
Continue on SR 56
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Smithville Highway
13
Continue on SR 56
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
McMinnville Highway
14
Continue on SR 56
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Congress Boulevard
15
Turn left onto US 70
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
16
Continue on US 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nashville Highway
17
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nashville Highway
18
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Nashville Highway
19
Continue on US 70; SR 96
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Nashville Highway
20
Turn slight right
260 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn straight onto SR 53
231 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
22
Continue on High Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
23
Turn left onto West Main Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the entire 109.9-mile trip is manageable in one go. Keep in mind that the technical nature of these local roads requires your full attention, so plan to drive during daylight hours if you aren't comfortable with sharp turns in the dark. Budgeting roughly $16 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. A pro tip for this specific route is to check your tire pressure before leaving Chattanooga, as the turn-heavy profile of the Beersheba Highway will put your vehicle's handling to the test.
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 54.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, 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 109.9 miles and 2h 28m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.9 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alexandria, TN
The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.69 one way
$33.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.42 | $48.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Alexandria, TN
Night in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
10:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 28m 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 Chattanooga, TN to Alexandria, TN covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, TN 8, Harrison Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 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 $16.69 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 Chattanooga, TN to Alexandria, TN is easy. At 2h 28m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 27): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 21.5 miles (TN 111): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Alexandria, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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