Origin
Coalfield, TN
Late night in Coalfield on Friday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coalfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h
Distance
98.6 mi
159 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 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coalfield, TN
Kelly
Chattanooga, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coalfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 98.6 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rhea County Highway, Dayton Pike, Harriman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on Rhea County Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.41 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
49.3 miles from Coalfield, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 98.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 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 drive with frequent turns across 98.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rhea County Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Fairview Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Coalfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 62 / Knoxville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (SR 61 / East Tri County Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fairview Road
Turn left onto Fairview Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 62 / Knoxville Highway
At end of road, turn right onto SR 62 / Knoxville Highway
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 61 / East Tri County Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 61 / East Tri County Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
98.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
4
98.4 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rhea County Highway | 31.9 mi | 39m |
| Dayton Pike | 31.5 mi | 36m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| North Roane Street | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| North Gateway Avenue | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Spring City Highway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Knoxville Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Hannah Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Rhea County Highway
— 31.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coalfield, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Meredith Lane
65 ft
·
7 sec
·
Meredith Lane
2
Turn left onto Fairview Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 62
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Knoxville Highway
4
Continue on SR 62
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
5
Turn right onto SR 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
7
Merge onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bitter Creek Highway
8
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Harriman Highway
9
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
10
Continue on US 27
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Roane Street
11
Continue on US 27
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Gateway Avenue
12
Continue on US 27
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring City Highway
13
Continue on US 27
32 mi
·
39 min
·
Rhea County Highway
14
Continue on US 27
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Dayton Pike
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
16
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Arrive at destination
TN 8
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 49.3 miles from Coalfield, TN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coalfield, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Coalfield, TN
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Coalfield, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Rhea County Highway for about 31.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from Coalfield, TN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Coalfield, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chattanooga, TN
The final approach into 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 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
$15.41 one way
$30.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
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: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Chattanooga, TN
Late night in Chattanooga on Friday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
75°F
Spring City, TN
49 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 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 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 Coalfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 98.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rhea County Highway, Dayton Pike, Harriman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 miles from Coalfield, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.41 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 Coalfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 62 / Knoxville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (SR 61 / East Tri County Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Coalfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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