Origin
New Hope, TN
Afternoon in New Hope on Saturday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Hope, 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
35m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Hope, TN
Kelly
Chattanooga, TN
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Trip Overview
New Hope to Chattanooga is 26.2 miles and takes about 35m via I 24, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive that's largely highway-focused, making it a straightforward and quick transit. It's an ideal route for a quick connection or an easy addition to a longer journey, offering minimal fuss for travelers needing to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Shellmound Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| US 27 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| TN 156 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on TN 156
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
TN 156
2
Continue on SR 156
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Shellmound Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge onto I 24
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 24
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 184B
Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
6
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
8
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Chattanooga, TN
Afternoon in Chattanooga on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 69% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 24, US 27, and Shellmound Road. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 16.9 miles on I 24, which forms the backbone of this relatively brief excursion. The road character remains consistent, offering a predictable driving experience for the entire 35-minute duration. It's designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic exploration, so you can anticipate a smooth, direct path.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Shellmound Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Hope, TN to Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 35m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Chattanooga, TN
Full guide →Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in Tennessee. It is the seat of Hamilton County. It is in Southeast Tennessee on the Tennessee River and near the border of Georgia. It was immortalized in the popular 1941 song "Chattanooga Choo Choo", made famous by Glenn Miller.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chattanooga, TN before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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