Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Night in Chattanooga on Friday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Shelbyville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
95.6 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
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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Shelbyville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 24, Arnold Airforce Base, Wattendorf Memorial Hwy for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.95 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.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 95.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m 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 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 95.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Shelbyville, TN is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Shelbyville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | — |
| Arnold Airforce Base | — | — |
| Wattendorf Memorial Hwy | — | — |
| Wattendorf Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Wattendorf Highway | — | — |
| Forrest Boulevard | — | — |
| South Anderson Street | — | — |
| East Carroll Street | — | — |
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 Shelbyville, 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
62 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
7
Keep slight left to continue on Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
8
Turn left onto Wattendorf Memorial Hwy
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Wattendorf Memorial Hwy
9
Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Wattendorf Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wattendorf Highway
11
Continue on Forrest Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrest Boulevard
12
Continue on South Anderson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Anderson Street
13
Turn left onto East Carroll Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Carroll Street
14
Turn right onto South Jackson Street
14 mi
·
17 min
·
South Jackson Street
15
Turn left
3.5 mi
·
5 min
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft
·
21 sec
·
Public Square East
17
Continue on Public Square North
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square North
18
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 58m 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelbyville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.8 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shelbyville, TN
The final approach into Shelbyville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.95 one way
$29.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.11 | $42.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Shelbyville, TN
Night in Shelbyville on Friday
Local time
10:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
25 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
1h 57m 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 Shelbyville, TN covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 24, Arnold Airforce Base, Wattendorf Memorial Hwy. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.8 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 $14.95 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.
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Shelbyville, TN is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Shelbyville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Shelbyville, 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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