Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Evening in Chattanooga on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Oak Hill, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
130.3 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
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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Oak Hill, TN
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
This 130.3-mile drive from Chattanooga, TN, to Oak Hill, TN, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 28 minutes. With 95% of the route on highways, it’s designed for efficient travel, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, which is quite reasonable for this distance. You'll primarily be on I-24 and US 27, with a brief section on Harding Place. Given its relatively short length and direct nature, this drive offers a convenient way to get from the Southeast region of Tennessee to another part of the same region without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
65.2 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 130.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 95% of your mileage spent on interstates and major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 123.3 miles on I-24, indicating long periods of consistent driving. This highway-focused profile means you'll be moving at a steady pace for most of the journey. While the route is primarily about efficient travel, keep in mind that the character is consistently that of a main artery, rather than a winding scenic byway, as you progress from Chattanooga towards Oak Hill.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 Harding Place. You will hit about 10 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~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
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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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 123.3 mi | 2h 16m |
| Harding Place | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US 27 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Battery Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dustin Lane | <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 Oak Hill, 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
·
34 sec
Exit 56
Toward SR 255: Harding Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left
66 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn left onto SR 255
228 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Place
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 255
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Harding Place
10
Continue on Battery Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Battery Lane
11
Turn left onto Dustin Lane
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dustin Lane
12
Arrive at destination
Dustin Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, 1-day drive covering 130.3 miles and taking under 2.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to make the most of your day at your destination. With the longest stretch being 123.3 miles on I-24, plan for a single fuel stop if needed, though at an estimated $20 fuel cost, you might be able to make it on a full tank. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can tailor your breaks to your comfort. A practical tip for this drive is to ensure your vehicle is in good condition before departing, as the majority of the journey is on high-speed highways where breakdowns can be more disruptive.
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 65.2 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 13m 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 29 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Hill, 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.
+
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 130.3 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 65.2 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.3 miles.
Arriving in Oak Hill, TN
The final approach into Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.37 one way
$40.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
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: 45.6 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 | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
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.
Destination
Oak Hill, TN
Evening in Oak Hill on Thursday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
22 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 28m 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 Oak Hill, TN covers 130.3 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Harding Place, US 27. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 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 $20.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 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.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Oak Hill, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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