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Trip from Coopertown, TN to Chattanooga, TN

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

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

159.7 mi

257 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m

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

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Downtown Coopertown, TN, TN

Coopertown, TN

Kelly

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

Chattanooga, TN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 159.7-mile drive from Coopertown, TN, to Chattanooga, TN, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-24 and State Route 49, with a small portion on US 27, ensuring a highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $25, it's an economical option for exploring within the Southeast region. Given its manageable length and highway focus, you can complete this journey without needing an overnight stop, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.9 miles from Coopertown, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 153.4 mi 2h 51m
State Route 49 4.2 mi 6m
US 27 0.7 mi <1m
West Martin Luther King Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Old Coopertown Road 0.2 mi <1m
Woods Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 153.4 mi, about 2h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Woods Road

127 ft · 5 sec · Woods Road
2

Turn right onto Old Coopertown Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Old Coopertown Road
3

Turn left onto TN 49

4.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 49
4

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
5

Merge onto I 24

19 mi · 20 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 24
Exit 44A Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Continue on I 24

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 24
Exit 86 Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 24
Exit 50A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the slight left lane.
9

Take the exit onto I 24

127 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 24
Exit 213A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
11

Continue on US 27

0.7 mi · 59 sec · US 27
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 1B Toward Downtown
13

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14

Arrive at destination

TN 8

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Chattanooga with plenty of daylight. Since the longest stretch is over 150 miles on I-24, plan for a single fuel and rest stop about halfway through your journey to stay comfortable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $25 estimate is based on current averages and can fluctuate. This relatively short trip offers flexibility, so you can depart when it suits you best and enjoy the efficient journey.

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 79.9 miles from Coopertown, TN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.4 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 35 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.9 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Coopertown, 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 Coopertown, TN

This is one driving day of about 159.7 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Coopertown, 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 153.4 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

80 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

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monteagle, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.9 miles from Coopertown, 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 153.4 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 end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 159.7

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14237604333

Visit website

Renaissance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 159.7

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14236436096

Fiery Gizzard State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 114.1

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 159.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
24.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 44A Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
9
29.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 50A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
7
31.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 24

Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
6
159.6 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.97 one way

$49.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.41 $54.83
premium $4.89 $30.73 $61.47
diesel $5.61 $35.26 $70.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.9 0 $16.77 $7.67
Efficient EV 39.9 0 $13.97 $6.39
EV Truck/SUV 63.9 0 $22.36 $10.22

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Coopertown, TN

Late night in Coopertown on Sunday

Local time

4:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chattanooga, TN

Late night in Chattanooga on Sunday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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 later

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

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 2m 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.

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 ~6 min detour Free near mile 55.1
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 highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 99% of the mileage on major roads like I-24. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 153.4 miles on I-24, offering extended periods of consistent driving. While predominantly interstate, the inclusion of State Route 49 and US 27 may introduce slight variations in the road's character as you transition between them. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local roads.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 153.4 mi on I 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and State Route 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near I 24.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 159.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (I 24): 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.

On the drive from Coopertown, TN to Chattanooga, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.

Knoxville

26.5 mi in | ~32m | via I 24

About the Cities

Arriving 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 3h 2m. Total distance: 159.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 153.4 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Chattanooga, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (I 24): 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Chattanooga, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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