Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Lone Oak, TN
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Chattanooga, TN to Lone Oak, TN is 15 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Taft Highway and US 27, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Tennessee. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief scenic detour if you're in the Chattanooga area and heading north on US 27.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taft Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| US 27 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Lone Oak, TN.
Start on TN 8
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 27
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 127
Continue on US 127
Continue on US 127
Turn right onto Hall Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — 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 US 127 North: Signal Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Hall Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Lone Oak on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering wheel. With only 12% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like Taft Highway and Signal Mountain Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along Taft Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before you transition back to more active road management. The character of the drive changes as you move from the initial local roads onto the slightly more direct path of US 27.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 23m 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 2.7 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 23m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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