Origin
Kingston, TN
Late night in Kingston on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
82 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, TN
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Chattanooga, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Kentucky Street, US 27, South Roane Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.82 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41 miles from Kingston, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 82 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kentucky 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kingston, TN to Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston, TN to Chattanooga, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kentucky Street | — | — |
| US 27 | — | — |
| South Roane Street | — | — |
| North Gateway Avenue | — | — |
| Spring City Highway | — | — |
| Rhea County Highway | — | — |
| Dayton Pike | — | — |
| Downtown | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Kentucky Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on North Kentucky Street
256 ft
·
35 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
2
Continue on North Kentucky Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
4 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood
6
Turn left onto South Roane Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Roane Street
7
Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Gateway Avenue
8
Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring City Highway
9
Continue on Rhea County Highway
32 mi
·
39 min
·
Rhea County Highway
10
Continue on Dayton Pike
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Dayton Pike
11
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Downtown
12
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
13
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Kingston, TN, or about 44m 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 18 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kingston, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingston, TN
This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Kingston, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Kingston, TN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 miles from Kingston, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.82 one way
$25.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Late night in Chattanooga on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Dayton, TN
41 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Kingston, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kentucky Street, US 27, South Roane Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 miles from Kingston, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.82 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.
The drive from Kingston, TN to Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston, TN to Chattanooga, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingston, TN to Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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