The drive from Westmoreland, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 165.7 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, SR 109 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.1 miles on I 24.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
82.8 miles from Westmoreland, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 165.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 17m highway drive covering 165.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.1 miles on I 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 103.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in near Airport Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 165.7 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 15.4 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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15.4 mi into trip|~20m in|Airport Road
Turn left onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
37.3 mi into trip|~49m in|I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55.3 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 24: 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.
Exit 53A-B
Toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
8
55.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
6
161 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Westmoreland, TN to East Chattanooga, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.
Nashville
55.3 mi in|~1h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
103.1 mi
1h 54m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
17.9 mi
19m
SR 109
16.5 mi
22m
US 31E
14.9 mi
18m
Airport Road
5 mi
5m
Riverside Drive
1.3 mi
2m
Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Dodson Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 103.1 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmoreland, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Chief Jenkins Way
186 ft·14 sec·Chief Jenkins Way
2
Turn left onto Austin Peay Highway
0.5 mi·1 min·Austin Peay Highway
3
Turn right onto US 31E; US 231
15 mi·18 min·US 31E; US 231
4
Turn left onto Airport Road
5.0 mi·5 min·Airport Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto SR 109
2.2 mi·2 min·SR 109
6
Continue on SR 109
7.1 mi·11 min·SR 109
7
Continue on SR 109
7.2 mi·8 min·SR 109
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
9
Merge onto I 840
18 mi·19 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 53A-BToward I 24: Chattanooga, NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 53AToward I 24 East: ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 24
103 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 184BToward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
14
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi·59 sec·US 27
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1BToward Downtown
16
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi·50 sec·West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Georgia Avenue
18
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi·35 sec·East 4th Street
19
Turn straight
0.1 mi·22 sec
20
Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi·2 min·Riverside Drive
21
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi·2 min·Wilcox Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto SR 17
0.8 mi·1 min·Dodson Avenue
23
Turn right onto SR 17
0.4 mi·45 sec·Glass Street
24
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft·1 sec·North Chamberlain Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
North Chamberlain Avenue
Trip Plan
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 82.8 miles from Westmoreland, TN, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.1 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 36 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 40m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westmoreland, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Westmoreland, TN
This is one driving day of about 165.7 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Westmoreland, 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 24 for about 103.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.8 mi from Westmoreland, TN
· 1h 40m into the drive
The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Westmoreland, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.1 miles.
Arriving in East Chattanooga, TN
The final approach into East 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 East Chattanooga, TN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.91 one way
$51.81 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.44
$56.89
premium
$4.89
$31.89
$63.77
diesel
$5.61
$36.58
$73.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.95
Efficient EV
41.4
0
$14.50
$6.63
EV Truck/SUV
66.3
0
$23.20
$10.60
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Westmoreland, TN
Afternoon
in Westmoreland on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Chattanooga, TN
Afternoon
in East Chattanooga on Thursday
Local time
3:03 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 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 Westmoreland, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 165.7 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, SR 109. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.8 miles from Westmoreland, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.91 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 165.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Westmoreland, TN to East Chattanooga, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.
