Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Morning in Chattanooga on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
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Current temp
84°F
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Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Cornersville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
128.3 mi
206 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
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Cornersville, TN
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Trip Overview
Chattanooga to Cornersville is 128.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 36 minutes via I 24 and Pulaski Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, beginning in the Southeast region and ending in the same area. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on the interstate, offering a straightforward path. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for those seeking an efficient journey between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.1 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 128.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with 42% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 44.7 miles on I 24, which provides a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition off the interstate, the drive incorporates roads like Pulaski Highway and Winchester Highway, offering a change of pace. The overall character is a blend of efficient highway travel and more local road cruising, making for a varied driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 128.3 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
46.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
6
123.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward 31A: Lewisburg, Cornersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 22
Toward 31A: Lewisburg, Cornersville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chattanooga, TN and Cornersville, TN, road signs point toward 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
41A: Monteagle
46.4 mi in
|
~54m
Sewanee
46.4 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 44.7 mi | 51m |
| Pulaski Highway | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| Winchester Highway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| David Crockett Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| I 65 | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| Sewanee Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Sam Davis Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 44.7 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Cornersville, TN.
1
Start on TN 8
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto US 27
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 27
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 24
45 mi
·
51 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
7
Turn slight right
50 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn left onto US 41A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
David Crockett Highway
10
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
11
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sollace M Freeman Highway
12
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
13
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street East
14
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
16
Merge onto US 64
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
17
Continue on US 64
13 mi
·
14 min
·
David Crockett Highway
18
Continue on US 64
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winchester Highway
19
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
20
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street East
21
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morgan Avenue North
22
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street West
23
Continue on US 64
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Pulaski Highway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
25
Merge onto I 65
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 65
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 22
Toward 31A: Lewisburg, Cornersville
27
Turn left onto US 31A
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Sam Davis Highway
28
Continue on US 31A; SR 129
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
29
Turn right onto Ruth Flye Avenue
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ruth Flye Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Ruth Flye Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 36 minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a major road change is 44.7 miles on I 24, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Consider stopping around the halfway point to break up the drive, especially since there's only one suggested stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels as you approach Cornersville, as services might be more spread out after leaving the interstate.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cornersville, 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.
+
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 128.3 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.1 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cornersville, TN
The final approach into Cornersville, 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 Cornersville, 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
$20.06 one way
$40.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.02 | $44.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.33 | $56.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.47 | $6.16 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.23 | $5.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Cornersville, TN
Morning in Cornersville on Saturday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Winchester, TN
64 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
2h 36m 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 Cornersville, TN covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Pulaski Highway, Winchester Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.1 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 $20.06 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 128.3 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chattanooga, TN and Cornersville, TN, road signs point toward 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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