Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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If you are planning to travel between Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee, you are looking at a straightforward 31.6-mile commute. This quick trip typically takes about 42 minutes, making it an ideal day excursion that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a highly economical route within the Southeast region. The path relies heavily on major infrastructure, including I-75 and I-24, to get you to your destination efficiently. Because the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it best suits your plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| I 24 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| South Lee Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| US 74 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Inman Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Keith Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Cleveland, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto US 74
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 11; US 64
Continue on US 11
Turn right onto Inman Street West
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Inman Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
10:17 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.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 80% of this journey is spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the interstate, including a significant 18.4-mile stretch along I-75 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The route transitions from the urban connectivity of I-24 into the regional interstate corridors before finalizing your arrival via South Lee Highway. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for speed rather than leisure. You should anticipate a consistent pace behind the wheel as you move through these primary Tennessee thoroughfares.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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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