Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Harrison, TN
Andy Staver
Chattanooga, TN to Harrison, TN is 12.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Bonny Oaks Drive, Riverside Drive, and Wilcox Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee. Expect a local drive with frequent turns rather than an open highway experience. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick transition between locations without consuming a significant portion of your day.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate through city streets and local roads for the entire 12.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles along Bonny Oaks Drive. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way through residential and commercial areas. The route feels more like navigating a familiar neighborhood than a long-distance journey.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Georgia Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Georgia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Wilcox Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (SR 17 / Campbell Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Campbell Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Church Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wilcox Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dodson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Glass Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Harrison, TN.
Start on TN 8
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Turn straight
Continue on Riverside Drive
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 17
Turn right onto SR 17
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
Continue on SR 17
Turn left onto Church Road
Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Chattanooga on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Harrison on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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