Origin
Manchester Park, TN
Afternoon in Manchester Park on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester Park, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
3 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester Park, TN
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Soddy-Daisy, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester Park, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN covers 12.1 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Ashland Terrace, Morrison Springs for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
3 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 12.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Ashland Terrace. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Ashland Terrace. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Thrushwood Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Thrushwood Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (Dayton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thrushwood Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Thrushwood Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Dayton Boulevard
Turn left onto Dayton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Harrison Lane
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Daisy Dallas Road
At end of road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Ashland Terrace | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Morrison Springs | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Daisy Dallas Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mauldeth Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Dayton Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thrushwood Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester Park, TN and Soddy-Daisy, TN.
1
Start on Mauldeth Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mauldeth Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Thrushwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Thrushwood Drive
3
Turn left onto Ashland Terrace
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashland Terrace
4
Turn left onto Dayton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dayton Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Morrison Springs
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Morrison Springs
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto US 27
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 27
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Harrison Lane
9
Turn right onto Harrison Lane
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Harrison Lane
10
At end of road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Daisy Dallas Road
11
Arrive at destination
Daisy Dallas Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Manchester Park, TN · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Manchester Park, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Soddy-Daisy, TN
The final approach into Soddy-Daisy, 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 Soddy-Daisy, 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
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
2 North Shore - Tesla Supercharger
Chattanooga, TN
Tesla
12 DCFC
River City Company Riverfront Parkway Lot (Chattanooga, TN)
Chattanooga, TN
Electrify America
8 DCFC
Marshal Mize Ford
Chattanooga, TN
FORD_CHARGE
2 DCFC
Electrify America: 1
Tesla: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Afternoon in Soddy-Daisy on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 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
17m 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 Soddy-Daisy, TN covers 12.1 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Ashland Terrace, Morrison Springs. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 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 $1.89 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 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Thrushwood Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (Dayton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Manchester Park, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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