Origin
Crestfield, TN
Afternoon in Crestfield on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 14.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Boy Scout Road, Dayton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 14.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Boy Scout Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
950 ft
664 ft
Total Climb
441 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
950 ft
~9.4 mi in
Elevation Range
286 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Boy Scout Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Boy Scout Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boy Scout Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (TN 153 / Dayton Pike): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boy Scout Road
Turn left onto Boy Scout Road
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
TN 153 / Dayton Pike
Turn right onto TN 153 / Dayton Pike
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Boy Scout Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Dayton Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Crestfield Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 11.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestfield, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Crestfield Circle
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
2
Continue on Crestfield Circle
291 ft
·
18 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
3
Turn left onto Boy Scout Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boy Scout Road
4
Turn right onto TN 153
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dayton Pike
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
6
Merge onto US 27
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 27
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
8
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from Crestfield, TN · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Crestfield, 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
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Chattanooga on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
21m 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 Crestfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 14.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Boy Scout Road, Dayton Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Crestfield, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boy Scout Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (TN 153 / Dayton Pike): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Crestfield, TN to Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 664 ft to 950 ft elevation with about 441 ft of total climbing.
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