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Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Brentwood, 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 56m
Distance
98.4 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, TN
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Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Brentwood, TN is 98.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m via I 75 and US 11, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Most of your drive will be on highways, making it a straightforward trip. It's a relatively short distance, so it’s a good option if you’re looking for a quick drive with minimal hassle.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.2 miles from East Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 65.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 11 | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| North Cedar Bluff Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Chert Pit Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Middlebrook Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Glass Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 65.1 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Brentwood, TN.
1
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 17
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Glass Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Street
4
Continue on SR 17
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
5
Continue on SR 317
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
6
Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 75
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 378
Toward Cedar Bluff Road
10
Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Bluff Road
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 169
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlebrook Pike
12
Turn left onto Chert Pit Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chert Pit Road
13
Continue on Andes Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Andes Road
14
Arrive at destination
Andes Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, single-day trip of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. The $15 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry too much about finding gas stations, but it's always wise to top off before you leave East Chattanooga. Since the longest stretch on the highway is over 65 miles, consider a brief stop around the midpoint if you prefer to break up the driving, though it’s not strictly necessary for a trip this duration.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.2 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.1 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving East Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 98.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from East Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 65.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.1 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.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
McMinn County Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Renaissance Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14236436096
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+14237604333
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 95 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 17 / Campbell Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Campbell Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Take the ramp onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11; US 64; SR 317
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
94.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward Cedar Bluff Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 378
Toward Cedar Bluff Road
4
95 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
North Cedar Bluff Road
Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.38 one way
$30.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.73 | $43.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
East Chattanooga, TN
Morning in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brentwood, TN
Morning in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Athens, TN
49 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 56m 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 mostly highway, with 88% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 65.1 miles on I 75, indicating extended highway cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur later in the drive, likely around the end of the I 75 segment. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you navigate the interstate system.
88% 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: 65.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 17 / Campbell Street.
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 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 17 / Campbell Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brentwood, TN
Full guide →Brentwood is a city in Tennessee.
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 1h 56m. Total distance: 98.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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. 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 0.4 miles (SR 17 / Campbell Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 11; US 64; SR 317): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brentwood, 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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