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Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Olivet, 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
4h 1m
Distance
204.1 mi
328 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
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6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m
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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Olivet, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 204.1-mile drive from Chattanooga, TN to Olivet, TN is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 1 minute to complete. You'll spend about 36% of your time on highways, with the majority of your journey utilizing I-24, Lawrenceburg Highway, and Pulaski Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $32, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. Given its duration and distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stop, offering a straightforward path to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 44.7 mi | 51m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| Pulaski Highway | 31 mi | 35m |
| US 64 | 28.4 mi | 32m |
| Winchester Highway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| David Crockett Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Sewanee Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 44.7 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Olivet, TN.
1
Start on TN 8
0.3 mi
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55 sec
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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
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58 sec
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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
45 mi
·
51 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
7
Turn slight right
50 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn left onto US 41A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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David Crockett Highway
10
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
11
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Sollace M Freeman Highway
12
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
13
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street East
14
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
16
Merge onto US 64
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
17
Continue on US 64
13 mi
·
14 min
·
David Crockett Highway
18
Continue on US 64
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winchester Highway
19
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
20
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street East
21
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morgan Avenue North
22
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street West
23
Continue on US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Pulaski Highway
24
Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West College Street
25
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
26
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
27
Turn right onto US 64
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 64
28
Turn left onto TN 226
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
29
Arrive at destination
TN 226
Trip Plan
Planning to depart in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete this roughly 4-hour drive. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 204.1 miles, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you leave the main interstate sections, and consider topping up before heading onto the more rural highways. The estimated fuel cost is $32, so budgeting that amount will ensure you're prepared. A practical tip for this route is to be mindful of potential changes in speed limits when transitioning from I-24 to the Lawrenceburg and Pulaski Highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olivet, 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 204.1 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Tennessee Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.5 mi from route
Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound
0.6 mi from route
Grundy Count Rest Area - West Bound
0.7 mi from 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 websiteRenaissance 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
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Monteagle, Tennessee
Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm
+18888672757
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~0m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.3 mi into trip
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~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
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~3m in
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I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
46.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.91 one way
$63.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.03 | $70.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.06 | $90.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.43 | $9.80 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.86 | $8.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.57 | $13.06 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Morning in Chattanooga on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Olivet, TN
Morning in Olivet on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Fayetteville, TN
102 mi in
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
28 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
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, blending interstate cruising with more localized highway travel. With 36% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter periods of faster speeds, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 44.7 miles on I-24. As you transition to Lawrenceburg Highway and Pulaski Highway, the pace may shift, offering a more varied feel behind the wheel. This blend ensures you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip, providing a dynamic journey.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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
5/10
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 204.1 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chattanooga, TN and Olivet, TN, road signs point toward 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
41A: Monteagle
46.4 mi in
|
~54m
Sewanee
46.4 mi in
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~54m
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 4h 1m. Total distance: 204.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Olivet, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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