Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
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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East Cleveland, TN
Kelly
Chattanooga, TN to East Cleveland, TN is 34.1 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I-75, I-24, and US-74, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically Tennessee, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a consistent pace for the entire trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| I 24 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 74 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Wildwood Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dalton Pk | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dalton Pike Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and East 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 King Street Southeast
Turn right
Continue on this road
Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast
Continue on Dalton Pk
Continue on SR 74
Continue on SR 74
Continue on SR 74
Turn right onto Dooley Street Southeast
Continue on Gaut Street Northeast
Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast
Turn left onto Lang Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto High Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 33.7 — 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 left onto Lang Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in East Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the drive utilizing major interstates and highways. You'll experience an 18.4-mile stretch on I-75, which offers a chance for sustained travel without frequent turns. The profile suggests a primarily highway-focused drive, meaning you can anticipate relatively consistent speeds and well-maintained road surfaces for most of the 34.1 miles. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency and directness over winding scenic byways.
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 18 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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 47m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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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