Chattanooga to Savannah, TN is 206.1 miles and takes about 4h 4m via I 24 and US 64, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel as you make your way across the state. With a recommended one-day duration, this trip is ideal for a straightforward transit or a relaxed day trip.
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
103.1 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
44.7 mi
51m
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi
50m
US 64
31.3 mi
36m
Pulaski Highway
31 mi
35m
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
Traffic on I-24
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 9 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,974 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,367
Quietest
2 AM
~348 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Savannah, 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, BirminghamUse 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 134Toward 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·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·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
31 mi·36 min·US 64
28
Turn left onto Guinn Street
39 ft·1 sec·Guinn Street
29
Arrive at destination
Guinn Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving Chattanooga in the morning will allow you to reach Savannah with plenty of daylight. The route has only one suggested stop, but you have flexibility since it’s a single-day trip. Monitor your fuel, especially as you leave the interstate; the estimated $31 fuel cost is a good baseline. Pay attention to the change in road type around the halfway point, as the driving pace will likely decrease.
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 103.1 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 2h 5m 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 103.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, 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 206.1 miles and 4h 4m.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 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|~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.
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
$30.44 one way
$60.87 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.60
$67.20
premium
$4.72
$38.27
$76.53
diesel
$4.80
$38.92
$77.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.8
0
$21.64
$9.89
Efficient EV
51.5
0
$18.03
$8.24
EV Truck/SUV
82.4
1
$28.85
$13.19
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Morning
in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:44AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Savannah, TN
Morning
in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:44AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
89°F
Fayetteville, TN
103 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
1 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 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 37% of the drive on highways. You'll cover a longest stretch of 44.7 miles on I 24 before transitioning to surface roads. Keep an eye out for the shift from higher-speed interstate travel to more varied speeds and potential local traffic as you move onto Lawrenceburg Highway and US 64.
37% 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 Effort5/10
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 206.1 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,706 ft440 ft
Total Climb
1,567 ft
Total Descent
1,802 ft
Highest Point
1,706 ft
~44.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,266 ft
Notable High Points
1,706 ft at ~44.2 miles+716 ft prominence
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 Savannah, TN, road signs point toward 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
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
Savannah is the county seat of Hardin County in Western Tennessee. It is a real Southern, conservative, Bible-belt type of town, so if that is your element, you'll be in heaven. But just to the south of here transpired one of the most significant events of the Civil War, that being the Battle of Shiloh. The Union's victory here allowed it to make inroads to the Mississippi Valley that would become a turning point in the war.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 206.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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 4.1 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 Savannah, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
