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Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Lakewood, TN

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

139.6 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m

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 Lakewood, TN, TN

Lakewood, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Lakewood, TN covers 139.6 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, Old Hickory Boulevard, Donelson Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.3 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.82 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

69.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 139.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Old Hickory Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.3 miles on I 24.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 123.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Old Hickory Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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 11 key points

These 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.
7
125 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward SR 255: Harding Place

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 56 Toward SR 255: Harding Place
7
133.6 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward Old Hickory Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 221B Toward Old Hickory Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 123.3 mi 2h 16m
Old Hickory Boulevard 5.7 mi 9m
Donelson Pike 3.4 mi 6m
I 40 3.3 mi 3m
Harding Place 1.2 mi 2m
US 27 0.7 mi <1m
West Martin Luther King Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
SR 225 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 123.3 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Lakewood, 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

123 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 56 Toward SR 255: Harding Place Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto SR 255

1.2 mi · 2 min · Harding Place
8

Turn straight onto SR 225

473 ft · 9 sec · SR 225
9

Turn left onto SR 255

3.4 mi · 6 min · Donelson Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
11

Merge onto I 40

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 221B Toward Old Hickory Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto SR 45

5.7 mi · 9 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
14

Turn right

21 ft · 1 sec
15

Arrive at destination

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 69.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.3 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.8 miles or 1h 18m 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 Lakewood, 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 139.6 miles and 2h 42m.

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 I 24 for about 123.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.8 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Chattanooga, TN

70 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.

Popular next leg

East Chattanooga, TN to Lakewood, TN

144.8 mi · 2h 51m

Pacing Suggestions

East Chattanooga, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

East Chattanooga, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.8 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 I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.3 miles.

Arriving in Lakewood, TN

The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 105.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.82 one way

$43.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.96 $47.93
premium $4.89 $26.86 $53.73
diesel $5.61 $30.82 $61.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.66 $6.70
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.21 $5.58
EV Truck/SUV 55.8 0 $19.54 $8.93

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Chattanooga, TN

Late night in Chattanooga on Wednesday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, TN

Night in Lakewood on Tuesday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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 42m 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 Lakewood, TN covers 139.6 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Old Hickory Boulevard, Donelson Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.8 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 $21.82 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 139.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Lakewood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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