Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Morning in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Powells Crossroads, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Powells Crossroads, TN
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Trip Overview
Chattanooga, TN to Powells Crossroads, TN is 19.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Suck Creek Road, US 27, and Signal Mountain Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Tennessee. It's a local drive that offers a straightforward way to get between these two points without much fuss. If you're looking for a quick transit, this route fits the bill, keeping you on familiar ground for the entire trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suck Creek Road | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| US 27 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Alvin C. York Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Suck Creek Road
— 14.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Powells Crossroads, TN.
1
Start on TN 8
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge onto US 27
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 27
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 127
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
7
Turn left onto SR 27
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Suck Creek Road
8
Turn right onto SR 283
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Alvin C. York Highway
9
Arrive at destination
SR 283
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — 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.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 27
Merge onto US 27
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 283 / Alvin C. York Highway
Turn right onto SR 283 / Alvin C. York Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Powells Crossroads, TN
Morning in Powells Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
9:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34 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
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 9% on highways. You'll encounter more turns than open cruising, especially on Suck Creek Road, where the longest continuous stretch is 14.5 miles. Expect to navigate local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed highway driving for most of this trip. The transition from highway to local roads will be noticeable as you proceed.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Suck Creek Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 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.
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 29m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Suck Creek Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Powells Crossroads, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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