Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Evening in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Benton, TN
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
Kelly
Benton, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Chattanooga to Benton, you are in for a quick, efficient 46.8-mile journey through Southeast Tennessee. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes of driving time, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stay. Budgeting about $7 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable excursion for your weekend plans. By utilizing a combination of I-75, the Waterlevel Highway, and US-74, you can expect a straightforward transit between these two locations. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the brevity of this trip allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
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
23.4 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 78% of your transit time spent on major roads. You will start with the longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.4 miles on I-75, which provides a fast, consistent pace before you transition onto secondary routes. As you move toward the Waterlevel Highway and US-74, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed interstate travel to a more localized highway experience. You should be prepared for this transition, as the road environment changes significantly once you exit the interstate. The overall feel is one of functional, direct connectivity rather than a winding backroads tour.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Waterlevel Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 46.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 74
Turn right onto US 74
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Waterlevel Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| US 74 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| I 24 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 411 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Market Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Benton Station Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clemmer Ferry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Benton, TN.
1
Start on TN 8
80 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
4
Merge onto I 24; US 27
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 24; US 27
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
8
Keep slight left at fork
281 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
9
Turn right onto US 74
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 74
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 74; US 64 Bypass
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 74; US 64 Bypass
11
Merge onto US 64; US 74
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterlevel Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
13
Turn left onto US 411
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 411
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Benton Station Road
433 ft
·
14 sec
·
Benton Station Road
15
Turn right onto Clemmer Ferry Road
314 ft
·
8 sec
·
Clemmer Ferry Road
16
Arrive at destination
Town Creek Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it best suits your personal timeline. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 46.8-mile stretch without needing to factor in extra time for refueling or rest breaks. To ensure a smooth experience, keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from I-75 to the local highway segments, as these connections require a bit more attention than the open interstate. If you prefer to avoid potential traffic, planning your departure outside of peak commuting hours will help keep your travel time close to the one-hour mark. Enjoy the simplicity of this quick hop through the region.
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 23.4 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 46.8 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, 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 46.8 miles and 1h 2m.
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 I 75 for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, TN
The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, 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
$7.11 one way
$14.22 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Benton, TN
Evening in Benton on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Cleveland, TN
23 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Benton, TN covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Waterlevel Highway, US 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $7.11 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 46.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Benton, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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