Origin
Clarksville, TN
Afternoon in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
185 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 185 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Street, University Avenue, Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.10 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
92.5 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 185 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 27 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Franklin Street
3
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
University Avenue
4
Turn left onto Madison Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
5
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
9
Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
127 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
13
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Downtown
15
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
17
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 4th Street
18
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
19
Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
20
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilcox Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodson Avenue
22
Turn right onto Glass Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Glass Street
23
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.5 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 1h 33m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.5 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, TN
This is one driving day of about 185 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksville, 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 92.5 mi from Clarksville, TN · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.5 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Chattanooga, TN
The final approach into East Chattanooga, 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 East Chattanooga, 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
$28.10 one way
$56.20 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.92 | $69.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.10 | $82.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74 | 0 | $25.90 | $11.84 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
East Chattanooga, TN
Afternoon in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 7m 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 Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 185 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Street, University Avenue, Madison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.5 miles from Clarksville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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