If you are planning to travel from Algood to Chattanooga, you are looking at a 100-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit across the Southeast. You will primarily utilize a combination of SR 111, Spencer Highway, and US 27 to navigate the distance. Because this is a straightforward drive within Tennessee, it offers a reliable and efficient connection between these two areas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50 miles from Algood, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 111
33.3 mi
41m
Spencer Highway
24.7 mi
32m
US 27
21.2 mi
25m
TN 8
12.6 mi
17m
TN 111
5.9 mi
7m
West Main Street
1.4 mi
3m
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
2nd Avenue North
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SR 111
— 33.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algood, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue North
0.1 mi·28 sec·2nd Avenue North
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
4
Continue on East 10th Street
456 ft·17 sec·East 10th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
6
Merge onto SR 111
22 mi·27 min·SR 111
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 111
25 mi·32 min·Spencer Highway
8
Continue on TN 8; TN 111
13 mi·17 min·TN 8; TN 111
9
Continue on SR 111
11 mi·13 min·SR 111
10
Continue on TN 111
5.9 mi·7 min·TN 111
11
Merge onto US 27
21 mi·25 min·US 27
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Exit 1AToward Downtown
13
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi·45 sec·West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Because there are no mandatory stops built into the data, feel free to pace the drive however you prefer to stay comfortable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as the $15 cost estimate provides a good baseline for your budget planning. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transitions between SR 111 and US 27, as changing roads can sometimes require extra attention to signage. Taking this approach allows you to enjoy a stress-free trip from Algood to Chattanooga.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50 miles from Algood, TN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Algood, 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 Algood, TN
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Algood, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 111 for about 33.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 99.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
23.6 mi into trip|~32m in|SR 111 / Spencer Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 111 / Spencer Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
99.5 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.63 one way
$31.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.17
$34.33
premium
$4.89
$19.24
$38.49
diesel
$5.61
$22.08
$44.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
Efficient EV
25
0
$8.75
$4.00
EV Truck/SUV
40
0
$14.00
$6.40
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Algood, TN
Late night
in Algood on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chattanooga, TN
Late night
in Chattanooga on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Dunlap, TN
50 mi in
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
5 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
2h 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 100-mile route is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will find yourself cruising along SR 111 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.3 miles, which helps maintain a consistent pace. Transitioning between these main thoroughfares gives the drive a functional feel rather than a winding, technical experience. You can expect a steady rhythm behind the wheel as you move from the initial highway segments onto the local highway connections. Overall, the road surface and layout prioritize efficiency, ensuring you spend less time navigating complex intersections and more time moving toward your destination.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.3 mi on SR 111.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 111 and Spencer Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m 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: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
Top landmarks
•Delta Queen — paddle steamer launched in 1926
•Hunter Museum of American Art — art museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee
•Saints Peter and Paul Basilica — historic church in Tennessee, United States
The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on SR 111. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chattanooga, TN before heading back.
