Trip from La Vergne, TN to Chattanooga, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

117.6 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 15m

8 AM

2h 34m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 33m

8 PM

2h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from La Vergne, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, Waldron Road, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.5 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.39 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.

Midpoint

58.8 miles from La Vergne, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 117.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 117.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Waldron Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.5 miles on I 24.

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

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Waldron Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Parthenon Boulevard.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Parthenon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5

0.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | Parthenon Boulevard

Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6

2.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

5

2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

116.1 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

6

117.4 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 24	113.5 mi	2h 5m
Waldron Road	2 mi	5m
US 27	0.7 mi	<1m
West Martin Luther King Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Parthenon Boulevard	0.1 mi	<1m
International Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m
Mason Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 24 — 113.5 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vergne, TN and Chattanooga, TN.

1

Start on Mason Road

109 ft · 9 sec · Mason Road

2

Turn left onto Waldron Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

3

Turn right onto International Boulevard

395 ft · 26 sec · International Boulevard

4

Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

5

Continue on Waldron Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

Use the left lane.

6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the left lane.

7

Merge onto I 24

113 mi · 2 hr 5 min · I 24

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

9

Continue on US 27

0.7 mi · 59 sec · US 27

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 1B Toward Downtown

11

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

12

Arrive at destination

TN 8

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 58.8 miles from La Vergne, TN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.5 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 26 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 50m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving La Vergne, 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 La Vergne, TN

This is one driving day of about 117.6 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from La Vergne, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 113.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.8 mi from La Vergne, TN · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monteagle, TN

59 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

Manchester, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monteagle, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from La Vergne, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.5 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chattanooga, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 16.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.39 one way

$36.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.19	$40.37
premium	$4.89	$22.63	$45.26
diesel	$5.61	$25.96	$51.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.3	$12.35	$5.64
Efficient EV	29.4	$10.29	$4.70
EV Truck/SUV	47	$16.46	$7.53

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

La Vergne, TN

Night in La Vergne on Friday

Local time

11:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chattanooga, TN

Late night in Chattanooga on Saturday

Local time

12:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

23 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 15m 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 La Vergne, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 24, Waldron Road, US 27. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from La Vergne, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.39 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Parthenon Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from La Vergne, TN to Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from La Vergne, TN to Chattanooga, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Chattanooga, TN

National Parks Near This Route

Stones River National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

La Vergne, TN

Chattanooga, TN

1 hour later

23 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 15m on the road

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