Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Late night in Chattanooga on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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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
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Cornersville, TN covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 24, 41A, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.06 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
64.1 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 128.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
24 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Cornersville, TN is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chattanooga, TN to Cornersville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | — |
| 41A | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| David Crockett Highway | — | — |
| Sewanee Highway | — | — |
| Sollace M Freeman Highway | — | — |
| Cumberland Street East | — | — |
| Cowan Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
24
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Cornersville, TN.
1
Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
3
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
4
Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
24: Nashville, Birmingham
5
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
51 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
7
Turn slight right
49 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on David Crockett Highway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
David Crockett Highway
10
Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
11
Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sollace M Freeman Highway
12
Continue on Sewanee Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
13
Continue on Cumberland Street East
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street East
14
Continue on Cowan Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
15
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
17
Continue on David Crockett Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
David Crockett Highway
18
Continue on Winchester Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winchester Highway
19
Continue on Mulberry Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
20
Continue on College Street East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street East
21
Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Morgan Avenue North
22
Continue on Washington Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street West
23
Continue on Pulaski Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Pulaski Highway
24
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
25
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
8 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward 31A: Lewisburg, Cornersville
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
31A: Lewisburg, Cornersville
27
Turn left onto Sam Davis Highway
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Sam Davis Highway
28
Continue on South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
29
Turn right onto Ruth Flye Avenue
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ruth Flye Avenue
30
Arrive at your 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 64.1 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 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 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.
+
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 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.1 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 18m 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
Late night in Cornersville on Saturday
Local time
4:03 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 24, 41A, West Main Street. 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.
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Cornersville, TN is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chattanooga, TN to Cornersville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Cornersville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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