Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Banner Hill, TN

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Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

206.6 mi

332 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 54m ★

6 AM

4h 7m

8 AM

4h 33m

10 AM

4h 16m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 17m

5 PM

4h 31m

8 PM

3h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Banner Hill, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Banner Hill, TN covers 206.6 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 40, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

103.3 miles from East Chattanooga, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 6m highway drive covering 206.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.2 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 40. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near US 11; US 64; SR 317.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 11; US 64; SR 317

Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

101.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

138.4 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Bristol

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 421 Toward I 81 North: Bristol

161 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

205 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | North Main Avenue

Turn right onto North Main Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Chattanooga, TN and Banner Hill, TN, road signs point toward Greeneville and Bulls Gap.

Greeneville

161 mi in | ~3h 1m

Bulls Gap

161 mi in | ~3h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	72.2 mi	1h 18m
I 40	36.7 mi	40m
I 81	22.7 mi	24m
US 11	21.7 mi	24m
West Andrew Johnson Highway	18 mi	21m
Governor John Sevier Highway	11.3 mi	16m
SR 81	6.9 mi	10m
Bonny Oaks Drive	6.8 mi	12m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 72.2 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Banner Hill, TN.

Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

52 ft · 3 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Turn right onto SR 17

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Glass Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Campbell Street

Continue on SR 17

1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

Continue on SR 317

5.0 mi · 8 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 11; US 64; SR 317

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317

21 mi · 23 min · US 11; US 64; SR 317

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 75

72 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 75

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

37 mi · 40 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

23 mi · 24 min · I 81

Exit 421 Toward I 81 North: Bristol

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

Turn right onto US 11E

18 mi · 21 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

Turn right onto SR 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

Continue on SR 107

6.4 mi · 9 min · Erwin Highway

Continue on SR 107

11 mi · 16 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

Continue on SR 81; SR 107

6.9 mi · 10 min · SR 81; SR 107

Turn right onto North Main Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Main Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto Love Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Love Street

Turn right onto Carolina Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Carolina Avenue

Turn left onto Washington Street

236 ft · 10 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto Adam Street

58 ft · 2 sec · Adam Street

Arrive at destination

Adam Street

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 103.3 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103.3 miles or 1h 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 3h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Banner Hill, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Chattanooga, 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 East Chattanooga, TN

This is one driving day of about 206.6 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East 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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 72.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.3 mi from East Chattanooga, TN · 1h 58m into the drive

city and county seat of Knox County, State of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, TN

103 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Knoxville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 miles.

Arriving in Banner Hill, TN

The final approach into Banner Hill, 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 Banner Hill, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 128.2

Park Closure: Abrams Falls Trail Closed

Park Closure: Seasonal road closures

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.30 one way

$64.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$35.46	$70.93
premium	$4.89	$39.76	$79.52
diesel	$5.61	$45.61	$91.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62	0	$21.69	$9.92
Efficient EV	51.7	0	$18.08	$8.26
EV Truck/SUV	82.6	1	$28.92	$13.22

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

East Chattanooga, TN

Night in East Chattanooga on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Banner Hill, TN

Night in Banner Hill on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

7 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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Banner Hill, TN covers 206.6 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 40, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.3 miles from East Chattanooga, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.30 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between East Chattanooga, TN and Banner Hill, TN, road signs point toward Greeneville and Bulls Gap.

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