Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
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Apison, TN
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Chattanooga to Apison is 22 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I-75 and Apison Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee, making it a convenient local excursion. The profile is a mixed drive, suggesting you'll experience a bit of everything from interstate speeds to more local road conditions. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a straightforward journey that won't eat up much of your day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Apison Pike | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| I 24 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Market Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| SR 317 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Apison, TN.
Start on TN 8
Turn right onto Market Street
Turn left
Merge onto I 24; US 27
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit onto SR 317
Continue on SR 317
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto SR 317 toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Chattanooga on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Apison on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 59% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I-75 and I-24, providing faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.8 miles on I-75, where you can maintain consistent speed. As you transition to Apison Pike, expect the character of the drive to shift, likely becoming more local in feel. This blend means you'll get a taste of both interstate cruising and more community-oriented driving.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Market Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1839
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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