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Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Fincastle, TN

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Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

131.6 mi

212 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, TN

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Downtown Fincastle, TN, TN

Fincastle, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Fincastle, TN covers 131.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 27, Roane State Highway, Harriman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

65.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Fincastle, TN covers 131.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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 63 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 21.5 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 112.9 miles (I 75; US 25W): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.
4
21.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
112.9 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 75; US 25W

Take the ramp onto I 75; US 25W toward Louisville

Navigation decision point

Toward Louisville
5
118.4 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | US 25W

Take the exit onto US 25W toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jac...
5
118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | US 25W

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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 Fincastle, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Jacksboro and La Follette.

Louisville

112.9 mi in | ~2h 31m | via I 75; US 25W

Jacksboro

118.4 mi in | ~2h 37m | via US 25W

La Follette

118.4 mi in | ~2h 37m | via US 25W

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 63 mi 1h 17m
Roane State Highway 9.8 mi 11m
Harriman Highway 9.7 mi 10m
Briceville Highway 9 mi 18m
Frost Bottom Road 7.2 mi 12m
West Central Avenue 6.3 mi 7m
I 75 5.4 mi 6m
Spring City Highway 4.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 27 — 63 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Fincastle, 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 right at fork onto US 27

42 mi · 53 min · US 27
5

Merge onto US 27

4.1 mi · 4 min · Spring City Highway
6

Continue on US 27; US 70

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue
7

Continue on US 27; US 70

9.8 mi · 11 min · Roane State Highway
8

Continue on US 27

2.4 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
9

Continue on US 27

416 ft · 5 sec · Harriman Highway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61

9.6 mi · 10 min · Harriman Highway
11

Continue on SR 61

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
12

Turn right onto SR 330

447 ft · 10 sec · Winter Gap Road
13

Turn left onto SR 330

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Railroad Avenue
14

Continue on SR 330

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
15

Turn left onto SR 330

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Spring Street
16

Continue on SR 330

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walden Avenue
17

Continue on SR 330

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road
18

Turn left onto SR 330

7.2 mi · 12 min · Frost Bottom Road
19

Continue on SR 116

5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
20

Continue on SR 116

234 ft · 6 sec · Briceville Highway
21

Continue on SR 116

3.8 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 25W; SR 116

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
23

Take the ramp onto I 75; US 25W

5.4 mi · 6 min · I 75; US 25W
Toward Louisville
24

Take the exit onto US 25W

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
25

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W

239 ft · 5 sec · US 25W
26

Merge onto US 25W; TN 63

3.7 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue
27

Continue on US 25W; SR 63

3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
28

Continue on US 25W; SR 63

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Jackson Pike
29

Continue on US 25W; SR 63

2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
30

Continue on SR 63

2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
31

Turn right onto Glade Springs Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Glade Springs Road
32

Arrive at destination

Glade Springs Road

Trip Plan

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 65.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63 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 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.8 miles or 1h 21m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fincastle, 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 131.6 miles and 2h 56m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 63 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.8 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 21m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

66 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 miles.

Arriving in Fincastle, TN

The final approach into Fincastle, 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 Fincastle, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 131.6
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
Park Closure: Bartlett Park Restrooms Closed
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.57 one way

$41.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.59 $45.18
premium $4.89 $25.33 $50.65
diesel $5.61 $29.06 $58.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.5 0 $13.82 $6.32
Efficient EV 32.9 0 $11.51 $5.26
EV Truck/SUV 52.6 0 $18.42 $8.42

Gas CO2

46 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Chattanooga, TN

Night in Chattanooga on Tuesday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Fincastle, TN

Night in Fincastle on Tuesday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

66 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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Fincastle, TN covers 131.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Roane State Highway, Harriman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.8 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 $20.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 112.9 miles (I 75; US 25W): Navigation decision point.
Between Chattanooga, TN and Fincastle, TN, road signs point toward Louisville, Jacksboro and La Follette.

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