Origin
Pikeville, TN
Afternoon in Pikeville on Friday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pikeville, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
54.8 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pikeville, TN
Kelly
Chattanooga, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pikeville to Chattanooga, you are in for a quick, 57.7-mile journey through Southeast Tennessee. Clocking in at approximately one hour, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, Delaware Avenue, and Market Street to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical route for a spontaneous outing. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a straightforward connection between these two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire hour navigating local roads rather than cruising on an interstate. There is no long, monotonous stretch here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on Main Street is 0 miles. You will find that the road surface and navigation require constant attention compared to a typical highway experience. It is a practical, hands-on drive that rewards drivers who prefer local thoroughfares over high-speed transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 36.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,947 ft
675 ft
Total Climb
1,413 ft
Total Descent
1,596 ft
Highest Point
1,947 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,272 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and SR 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 30 / Main Street.
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 1h 12m 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: near the start (SR 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 30): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (SR 378 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 30 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 30 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 30
At end of road, turn left onto SR 30
Navigation decision point
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 378 / Market Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 378 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Florida Avenue
Turn left onto Florida Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 36.7 mi | 42m |
| SR 30 | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Florida Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 36.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikeville, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Cumberland Avenue
105 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 30
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 30
15 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 30
4
Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 378
314 ft
·
10 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Florida Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Florida Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 27
37 mi
·
42 min
·
US 27
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
9
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Pikeville, TN · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Pikeville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in Chattanooga on Friday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Dayton, TN
27 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Pikeville, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, SR 30, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Pikeville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.57 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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 30): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (SR 378 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pikeville, TN to Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 675 ft to 1,947 ft elevation with about 1,413 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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