Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
298.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Germantown, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 298.3 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poplar Pike, Hacks Cross Road, Bill Morris Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.29 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
149.1 miles from Germantown, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 298.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hacks Cross Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill Morris Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 72 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 72 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wheeler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joe Wheeler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
Start on Southern Avenue
Turn straight onto Poplar Pike
Turn right onto Hacks Cross Road
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Corinth
Merge slight left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth
Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway
Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
Continue straight
Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.1 miles or 2h 29m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Germantown, 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 Germantown, TN
This is one driving day of about 298.3 miles and 4h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.1 mi from Germantown, TN · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 149.1 miles from Germantown, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$44.29 one way
$88.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.95 | $99.90 |
| premium | $4.65 | $54.66 | $109.31 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $62.29 | $124.58 |
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: 104.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.32 | $14.32 |
| Efficient EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.10 | $11.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.3 | 1 | $41.76 | $19.09 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Germantown on Saturday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Chattanooga on Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
86°F
Huntsville, AL
149 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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