Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Afternoon in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Algood, TN
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
99.7 mi
161 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
Kelly
Algood, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Chattanooga to Algood, expect a straightforward journey covering 99.7 miles. You should set aside about 2 hours and 7 minutes of drive time, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes Artillery Road, US 27, and TN 8 to navigate through the Southeast region of Tennessee. Budget roughly $15 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Since this is a relatively short commute, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever suits your plans best.
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
49.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition across the state. With a highway share of 51%, the road alternates between faster stretches and more localized driving conditions. You will spend your longest uninterrupted segment on Artillery Road, which spans 46.6 miles. This shift in road type keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, offering a balanced pace behind the wheel. Prepare for these variations as the terrain and road infrastructure evolve throughout the 99.7-mile trek.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Artillery Road is the longest continuous segment at about 46.6 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 Algood, TN is easy. At 2h 7m with 51% 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 6 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
3
98.1 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
99.6 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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2nd Avenue South
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Artillery Road | 46.6 mi | 59m |
| US 27 | 20.6 mi | 24m |
| TN 8 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| SR 111 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| TN 111 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Artillery Road
— 46.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Algood, 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
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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
Continue on SR 111
47 mi
·
59 min
·
Artillery Road
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
10
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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West Main Street
11
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
12
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue North
Trip Plan
Because this is a manageable drive under two and a half hours, you don't need a rigid, multi-day itinerary. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure a smooth transition through the various road types encountered on US 27 and TN 8. Since there are no mandatory stops included in the route data, you have the freedom to pace your own breaks as needed. Keep in mind that your $15 fuel estimate is based on the full 99.7-mile distance, so topping off before you depart Chattanooga is a smart way to avoid unnecessary stops. Use the 46.6-mile stretch on Artillery Road to settle into a comfortable rhythm early in your journey.
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 49.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Algood, 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 99.7 miles and 2h 7m.
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 Artillery Road for about 46.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.9 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 1m 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.
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 49.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Algood, TN
The final approach into Algood, 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 Algood, 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
$15.14 one way
$30.29 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.69 | $33.39 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
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: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
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.
Destination
Algood, TN
Afternoon in Algood on Sunday
Local time
3:42 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 7m 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 Algood, TN covers 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Artillery Road, US 27, TN 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.9 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 $15.14 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 Algood, TN is easy. At 2h 7m with 51% 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 Algood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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