Trip from New Tazewell, TN to Chattanooga, TN

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

153.7 mi

247 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 59m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 34m

10 AM

3h 19m

12 PM

3h 17m

3 PM

3h 20m

5 PM

3h 33m

8 PM

3h 4m

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

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Chattanooga, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from New Tazewell to Chattanooga covers 153.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it doesn't require an overnight stay to reach your destination comfortably. You will primarily navigate via Maynardville Highway, I-40, and I-75, which keeps the flow of traffic consistent. Budgeting around $23 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you won't experience drastic shifts in regional culture, but the drive offers a straightforward transition between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.8 miles from New Tazewell, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 76% of this route is comprised of high-speed transit. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the interstate, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 83.1 miles on I-75. While the initial leg involves navigating Maynardville Highway, the character of the drive shifts toward a more standard interstate grind once you merge onto the main highways. It is a functional drive designed for efficiency rather than technical curves or slow-paced exploration. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for steady highway speeds that make the 153.7-mile distance feel manageable and direct.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Maynardville Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62 miles in near I 75.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 153.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 62 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles (US 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

62 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga

145.1 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

151.5 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | US 27

Take the exit onto US 27 toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 178 Toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

151.7 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | US 27

Keep slight left at fork onto US 27 toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 178 Toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

151.9 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | US 27

Keep slight left at fork onto US 27

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from New Tazewell, TN to Chattanooga, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.

Nashville

145.1 mi in | ~2h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	83.1 mi	1h 31m
Maynardville Highway	16.7 mi	24m
I 40	16.6 mi	19m
Highway 33 South	10.1 mi	15m
Maynardville Pike	8.7 mi	13m
I 24	5.8 mi	7m
Knoxville Bypass	5.7 mi	6m
North Broadway	2.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Tazewell, TN and Chattanooga, TN.

Start on First Avenue

34 ft · 8 sec · First Avenue

Turn left onto SR 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Broad Street

Continue on SR 33

10 mi · 15 min · Highway 33 South

Continue on SR 33

11 mi · 16 min · Maynardville Highway

Continue on SR 33; SR 61; SR 144

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Main Street

Continue on SR 33; SR 61

5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

Continue on SR 33

8.7 mi · 13 min · Maynardville Pike

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 441

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

Take the ramp

0.8 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 640; US 25W

5.7 mi · 6 min · Knoxville Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 40; I 75

17 mi · 19 min · I 40; I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

83 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 75

Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 24

5.8 mi · 7 min · I 24

Toward Chattanooga, Nashville

Take the exit onto US 27

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 27

Exit 178 Toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 27

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 27

Exit 178 Toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 27

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 27

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 1B Toward Downtown

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

TN 8

Trip Plan

Because this drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. I recommend planning for at least one stop to break up the 3-hour and 10-minute duration, ensuring you stay refreshed for the duration of the trip. Since the route relies heavily on major interstates like I-75 and I-40, keep an eye on real-time traffic reports, as these corridors can occasionally experience congestion. Given the $23 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave New Tazewell will help you avoid higher interstate pricing. Use your single planned stop strategically to stretch your legs before hitting the final stretch into Chattanooga.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 76.8 miles from New Tazewell, TN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.8 miles or 1h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

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 New Tazewell, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 New Tazewell, TN

This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Tazewell, TN.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 83.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.8 mi from New Tazewell, TN · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, TN

77 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.

Popular next leg

Knoxville, TN to Chattanooga, TN

112.3 mi · 1h 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from New Tazewell, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.35 one way

$46.69 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$25.74	$51.47
premium	$4.80	$29.02	$58.03
diesel	$5.64	$34.15	$68.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.1	$16.14	$7.38
Efficient EV	38.4	$13.45	$6.15
EV Truck/SUV	61.5	$21.52	$9.84

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

New Tazewell, TN

Morning in New Tazewell on Monday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chattanooga, TN

Morning in Chattanooga on Monday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

2 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

3h 10m 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 New Tazewell, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Maynardville Highway, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.8 miles from New Tazewell, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from New Tazewell, TN to Chattanooga, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.

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Trip from New Tazewell, TN to Chattanooga, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Chattanooga, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Tazewell, TN

Chattanooga, TN

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 10m on the road

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