Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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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Huntingdon Forest, TN
Jason Gooljar
If you are planning a quick trek from Chattanooga to Huntingdon Forest, you will be looking at a brief 16.7-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes. Because this trip is so short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel, making this an incredibly cost-effective way to transition from the city into the local forest region. Both your origin and destination are located within the Southeast, keeping the travel environment consistent throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, practical route that serves as an easy connection between urban Chattanooga and the natural surroundings of the forest.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 13 mi | 15m |
| Gann Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Thrasher Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hunting Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Carrie Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Huntingdon Forest, TN.
Start on TN 8
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 27
Take the exit
Turn right onto Thrasher Pike
Turn right onto Gann Road
Turn left onto Hunting Circle
Turn left onto Carrie Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — 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
Take the exit toward Thrasher Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Hunting Circle
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Carrie Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Huntingdon Forest on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 roughly 78% of your travel time will be spent on major routes. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating US 27, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles. As you transition away from the primary highway, the route shifts onto Gann Road and Thrasher Pike to finish your approach. This combination offers a blend of sustained highway speeds followed by local road segments that bring you to your destination. The driving profile remains consistent and efficient, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal navigation stress.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Gann Road. 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 24m drive. You will face about 7 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 13.9 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 24m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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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