Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Morning in Chattanooga on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Grant, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Grant, TN
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Trip Overview
This quick 23.5-mile drive from Chattanooga to Grant, Tennessee, is easily manageable in just 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend about $4 on fuel for this journey, which primarily utilizes US 27 and Mowbray Pike before finishing on Grant Road. The route is focused on highway travel, offering a straightforward connection between these two points within the Southeast region. Given its short distance and duration, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay and allows for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Mowbray Pike | 5 mi | 12m |
| Grant Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dayton Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Grant, TN.
1
Start on TN 8
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge onto US 27
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 27
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Harrison Lane
5
Turn left onto Harrison Lane
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Harrison Lane
6
Turn right onto Dayton Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton Pike
7
Turn left onto Mountain Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
8
Continue on Mowbray Pike
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Mowbray Pike
9
Turn right onto Grant Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Grant Road
10
Arrive at destination
Grant Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Depart onto TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 27
Merge onto US 27
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Harrison Lane
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Harrison Lane
Turn left onto Harrison Lane
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Mountain Road
Turn left onto Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grant, TN
Morning in Grant on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive-focused experience, with 64% of the journey on highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 15 miles along US 27. This route balances efficient highway travel with more local road sections as you approach Grant. The transition from the more open highway to the final approach on Grant Road offers a subtle shift in the driving environment.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Mowbray Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 27): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Chattanooga, TN
Full guide →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
- • 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 27): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grant, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
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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