Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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The drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Decherd, TN covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, US 64, Dodson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.2 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 54.2 mi | 1h 3m |
| US 64 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Dodson Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 50 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Willow Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Alto Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Kelley Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,972 veh/hr typical · worst 2,410
Quietest
2 AM
~353 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Decherd, TN.
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
Turn sharp left onto SR 17
Turn left onto SR 17
Turn right onto SR 17
Turn left onto SR 17
Turn left onto US 41; US 76
Turn right onto South Kelley Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 24
Take the exit onto US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Continue on US 64; SR 50
Take the exit onto SR 50
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 50
At end of road, turn left onto SR 50
Continue on SR 50
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from East Chattanooga, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto SR 17 / Glass Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto SR 17 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in East Chattanooga on Tuesday
Local time
7:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Decherd on Tuesday
Local time
6:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
87°F
Jasper, TN
36 mi in
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
71.7 mi in 1h 28m, mostly highway — 54.2 mi of that is on I 24.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and US 64. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 17 / Glass Street.
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 71.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 (SR 17 / Glass Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.2 miles (SR 17 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,486 ft
Total Descent
1,210 ft
Highest Point
1,880 ft
~51.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,254 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Decherd, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Winchester
Founded 1868
Central Tennessee, more often called Middle Tennessee, is a region of Tennessee. Besides the obvious destinations like Nashville, there are some lesser known ones, like Carthage, for instance, the hometown of former Vice-President Al Gore.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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