Origin
Decherd, TN
Late night in Decherd on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decherd, TN to East 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
1h 27m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decherd, TN
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Trip Overview
This 70.1-mile drive from Decherd, TN, to East Chattanooga, TN, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Veterans Memorial Drive and Riverside Drive, with a portion on Wilcox Boulevard. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this trip offers a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of Tennessee. The route's character suggests it's best suited for those who don't mind frequent turns and local road navigation rather than long stretches of highway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wilcox Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Nissan Powertrain Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Alto Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dodson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 27 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Drive
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decherd, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on this road
330 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 50
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on SR 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Alto Highway
4
Turn right onto SR 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nissan Powertrain Drive
5
Take the ramp onto SR 50
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
SR 50
6
Merge onto US 64; SR 50
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Take the exit
51 mi
·
58 min
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 184B
Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
9
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
11
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
13
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 4th Street
14
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
15
Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
16
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilcox Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodson Avenue
18
Turn right onto SR 17
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Glass Street
19
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
North Chamberlain Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Decherd, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 64 and 70.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 184B
Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
5
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
6
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Wilcox Boulevard
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
North Chamberlain Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.48 | $30.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
East Chattanooga, TN
Late night in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 27m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this journey. Only about 20% of this route involves highway travel, meaning you'll spend most of your time on city streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Drive. This type of driving profile means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and making turns, offering a more engaged experience behind the wheel compared to a pure interstate cruise.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Drive.
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 around 64 miles in.
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 1h 27m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.4 miles (West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Decherd, TN to East Chattanooga, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
65.2 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Drive. 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: at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.4 miles (West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Chattanooga, 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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