Origin
Jacksboro, TN
Evening in Jacksboro on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksboro, TN to East Chattanooga, TN
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
136 mi
219 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksboro, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 136 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US 25W, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.66 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68 miles from Jacksboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 136 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 25W. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.5 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 17 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 77.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 25W. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 30.3 miles in near I 75.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136 miles you will encounter 10 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 30.3 miles (I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles (I 40; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
30.3 mi into trip
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~37m in
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I 75
Take the exit onto I 75 toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chatt...
5
34.3 mi into trip
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~42m in
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I 40; I 75
Merge onto I 40; I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
50.9 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
7
128 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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US 11; US 64; SR 317
Take the exit onto US 11; US 64; SR 317 toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 6...
5
128.2 mi into trip
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~2h 26m in
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US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
Between Jacksboro, TN and East Chattanooga, TN, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Secondary Sr 317 West and Old Lee Highway.
Chattanooga
30.3 mi in
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~37m
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via I 75
Secondary Sr 317 West
128 mi in
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~2h 25m
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via US 11; US 64; SR 317
Old Lee Highway
128 mi in
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~2h 25m
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via US 11; US 64; SR 317
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 77.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 25W | 26.9 mi | 32m |
| I 40 | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Knoxville Bypass | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| West Central Avenue | 3 mi | 3m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 11 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksboro, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
275 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Paris Nance Road
3
Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
4
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
5
Take the exit onto US 25W
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 25W
Toward Knoxville
6
Take the exit onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 75
Toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga
7
Merge onto I 75; I 640
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Knoxville Bypass
8
Merge onto I 40; I 75
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 40; I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
77 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
10
Take the exit onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
12
Continue on TN 317
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
13
Continue on SR 17
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Bonny Oaks Drive
14
Continue on SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Street
15
Turn right onto SR 17
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Glass Street
16
Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
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North Chamberlain Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
North Chamberlain Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68 miles from Jacksboro, TN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 68 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 136 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacksboro, 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 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68 mi from Jacksboro, TN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68 miles from Jacksboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.
Arriving in East Chattanooga, TN
The final approach into East 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 East 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
$20.66 one way
$41.31 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.77 | $45.54 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.67 | $51.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.21 | $60.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.04 | $8.70 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
East Chattanooga, TN
Evening in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
68 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
2 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 40m 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 Jacksboro, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 136 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 25W, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68 miles from Jacksboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.66 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.3 miles (I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles (I 40; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Jacksboro, TN and East Chattanooga, TN, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Secondary Sr 317 West and Old Lee Highway.
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