Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Night in East Chattanooga on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Somerville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
280.7 mi
452 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Somerville, TN covers 280.7 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glass Street, Dodson Avenue, East 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.88 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
140.3 miles from East Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 280.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glass 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Somerville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Street | — | — |
| Dodson Avenue | — | — |
| East 3rd Street | — | — |
| North Willow Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| South Kelley Street | — | — |
| 41A | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Glass Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Somerville, TN.
1
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Glass Street
3
Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Dodson Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Willow Street
6
Turn left onto East Main Street
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto South Kelley Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kelley Street
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
54 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
11
Turn slight right
49 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on David Crockett Highway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
David Crockett Highway
14
Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
15
Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sollace M Freeman Highway
16
Continue on Sewanee Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
17
Continue on Cumberland Street East
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street East
18
Continue on Cowan Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
19
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
21
Continue on David Crockett Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
David Crockett Highway
22
Continue on Winchester Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winchester Highway
23
Continue on Mulberry Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
24
Continue on College Street East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street East
25
Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Morgan Avenue North
26
Continue on Washington Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street West
27
Continue on Pulaski Highway
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Pulaski Highway
28
Turn left onto West College Street
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West College Street
29
Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
30
Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
31
Turn right
31 mi
·
35 min
32
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
522 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hanna Boulevard
33
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Avenue
35
Continue straight
16 mi
·
23 min
36
Take the exit slight right
335 ft
·
9 sec
37
Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mulberry Avenue
38
Continue on West Cherry Avenue
22 mi
·
26 min
·
West Cherry Avenue
39
Continue on East Market Street
25 mi
·
28 min
·
East Market Street
40
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 140.3 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 2h 50m 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 62 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.3 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Chattanooga, 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 East Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 280.7 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.3 mi from East Chattanooga, TN · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.3 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerville, TN
The final approach into Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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
$43.88 one way
$87.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.18 | $96.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.02 | $108.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.98 | $123.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.2 | 1 | $29.47 | $13.47 |
| Efficient EV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.56 | $11.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.3 | 1 | $39.30 | $17.96 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Somerville, TN
Night in Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
4 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
5h 40m 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 Somerville, TN covers 280.7 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glass Street, Dodson Avenue, East 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.3 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 $43.88 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Somerville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Chattanooga, TN to Somerville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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