Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Evening in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Clinton, TN
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
109.7 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
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 10m
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6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
Kelly
Clinton, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Chattanooga to Clinton covers 109.7 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a comfortable one-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the journey. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you will remain in familiar territory throughout the trip. It is a straightforward route that avoids major interstates, making it a practical choice if you prefer local roads over high-speed traffic.
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
54.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate your way through Southeast Tennessee using Spring City Highway, South Gateway Avenue, and Roane State Highway. Unlike a standard interstate grind, this route features zero percent highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 109.7-mile distance. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on Spring City Highway, you should be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention. The road's personality is defined by its constant shifts and technical turns, providing a more hands-on driving experience than a typical highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spring City Highway 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 Chattanooga, TN to Clinton, TN is easy. At 2h 19m 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 Chattanooga, TN to Clinton, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring City Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Gateway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roane State Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hannah Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harriman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Tri County Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oliver Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Ridge Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Spring City Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Clinton, TN.
1
Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
2
Take the ramp straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
4
Keep slight right
42 mi
·
53 min
5
Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring City Highway
6
Continue on South Gateway Avenue
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Gateway Avenue
7
Continue on Roane State Highway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Roane State Highway
8
Continue on Hannah Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
9
Continue on Harriman Highway
417 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harriman Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
11
Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Tri County Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Oliver Springs Highway
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Oliver Springs Highway
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Ridge Turnpike
14
Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
15
Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
384 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
16
Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
17
Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Market Street
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Keep in mind that with no planned stops, you should account for your own rest and fuel breaks along the way to stay comfortable. Given the local nature of these roads, stay alert for frequent turns that can make the 2-hour and 19-minute duration feel more intensive than a straight highway shot. Budget your $16 for fuel before you head out to ensure a smooth transition between these two Tennessee towns. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation tools handy, as the reliance on local highways requires more frequent attention to turn-by-turn directions than a simple interstate route.
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 54.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, 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 109.7 miles and 2h 19m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.8 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 9m 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 54.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton, TN
The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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
$16.66 one way
$33.32 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
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: 38.4 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 | 32.9 | 0 | $11.52 | $5.27 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
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
Clinton, TN
Evening in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
55 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
1 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
2h 19m 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 Clinton, TN covers 109.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring City Highway, South Gateway Avenue, Roane State Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.8 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 $16.66 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 Clinton, TN is easy. At 2h 19m 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 Chattanooga, TN to Clinton, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Clinton, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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