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Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Oak Hill, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

130.3 mi

210 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, TN

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Downtown Oak Hill, TN, TN

Oak Hill, TN

Andy Staver

Trip Overview

This 130.3-mile drive from Chattanooga, TN, to Oak Hill, TN, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 28 minutes. With 95% of the route on highways, it’s designed for efficient travel, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, which is quite reasonable for this distance. You'll primarily be on I-24 and US 27, with a brief section on Harding Place. Given its relatively short length and direct nature, this drive offers a convenient way to get from the Southeast region of Tennessee to another part of the same region without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

65.2 miles from Chattanooga, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 123.3 mi 2h 16m
Harding Place 4.4 mi 6m
US 27 0.7 mi <1m
Battery Lane 0.6 mi 1m
West Martin Luther King Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Dustin Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 123.3 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Oak Hill, TN.

1

Start on TN 8

0.3 mi · 55 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Use the left lane.
3

Merge onto US 27

0.7 mi · 58 sec · US 27
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 24

123 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 56 Toward SR 255: Harding Place Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left

66 ft · 4 sec
8

Turn left onto SR 255

228 ft · 3 sec · Harding Place
9

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 255

4.3 mi · 6 min · Harding Place
10

Continue on Battery Lane

0.6 mi · 1 min · Battery Lane
11

Turn left onto Dustin Lane

111 ft · 4 sec · Dustin Lane
12

Arrive at destination

Dustin Lane

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short, 1-day drive covering 130.3 miles and taking under 2.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to make the most of your day at your destination. With the longest stretch being 123.3 miles on I-24, plan for a single fuel stop if needed, though at an estimated $20 fuel cost, you might be able to make it on a full tank. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can tailor your breaks to your comfort. A practical tip for this drive is to ensure your vehicle is in good condition before departing, as the majority of the journey is on high-speed highways where breakdowns can be more disruptive.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.2 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 29 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.2 miles or 1h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Hill, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chattanooga, TN

This is one driving day of about 130.3 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 123.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Monteagle, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monteagle, TN

65 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monteagle, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14237604333

Visit website

Renaissance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14236436096

Fiery Gizzard State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 46.5

Monteagle, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+18888672757

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 125 — 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.
5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
125 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward SR 255: Harding Place

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 56 Toward SR 255: Harding Place

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.37 one way

$40.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.37 $44.73
premium $4.89 $25.08 $50.15
diesel $5.61 $28.77 $57.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25
Efficient EV 32.6 0 $11.40 $5.21
EV Truck/SUV 52.1 0 $18.24 $8.34

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chattanooga, TN

Morning in Chattanooga on Sunday

Local time

7:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 0 to 5 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 5:56PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 5:54PM CDT until April 16 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Oak Hill, TN

Morning in Oak Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

8 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

2h 28m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 103.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 95% of your mileage spent on interstates and major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 123.3 miles on I-24, indicating long periods of consistent driving. This highway-focused profile means you'll be moving at a steady pace for most of the journey. While the route is primarily about efficient travel, keep in mind that the character is consistently that of a main artery, rather than a winding scenic byway, as you progress from Chattanooga towards Oak Hill.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.3 mi on I 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Harding Place. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Chattanooga, TN

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 130.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 123.3 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oak Hill, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Hill, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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