Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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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Graysville, TN
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This straightforward 33-mile drive from Chattanooga to Graysville, Tennessee, takes about 40 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on US 27, with brief sections of Dayton Avenue and Pikeville Avenue. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, this route is an easy and economical option for exploring the Southeast region. The highway-focused profile means you'll cover ground efficiently, making it ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 31.3 mi | 36m |
| Dayton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pikeville Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Graysville, TN.
Start on TN 8
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Turn left onto SR 303
Continue on SR 303
Turn left onto Pikeville Avenue
Continue on Pikeville Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 27
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto SR 303 / Dayton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Pikeville Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
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
Late night in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Graysville on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 for 95% of this journey, covering 33 miles with minimal interruption. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 31.3 miles on US 27. This means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, higher-speed roads, allowing for a consistent pace. The drive is designed for efficiency, so you won't encounter many winding local roads or abrupt changes in scenery; it's a direct path from one point to the next.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Dayton Avenue. 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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 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 21.5 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 40m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
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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