Origin
Manchester Park, TN
Afternoon in Manchester Park on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester Park, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester Park, TN
Kelly
Chattanooga, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester Park, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 6 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hixson Pike, Barton Avenue, Georgia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on Hixson Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hixson Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
835 ft
636 ft
Total Climb
393 ft
Total Descent
553 ft
Highest Point
835 ft
Elevation Range
199 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Hixson Pike.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manchester Park, TN to Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Hixson Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (East Martin Luther King Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hixson Pike
At end of road, turn right onto Hixson Pike
Navigation decision point
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hixson Pike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Barton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mauldeth Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Martin Luther King Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hixson Pike
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester Park, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Mauldeth Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mauldeth Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Hixson Pike
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hixson Pike
3
Continue on Barton Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Barton Avenue
4
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
5
Continue on Georgia Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Boulevard
426 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Boulevard
7
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.94 one way
$1.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in Chattanooga on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m 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 Manchester Park, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 6 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hixson Pike, Barton Avenue, Georgia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Manchester Park, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.94 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 Manchester Park, TN to Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Hixson Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (East Martin Luther King Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Manchester Park, TN to Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 636 ft to 835 ft elevation with about 393 ft of total climbing.
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