Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Late night in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Powells Crossroads, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powells Crossroads, TN
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Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Powells Crossroads, TN is 23.2 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Suck Creek Road and US 27, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Tennessee, offering a straightforward hop between two points. It's ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey, providing a taste of local Tennessee roadways. Consider this route when you need a brief, uncomplicated drive without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suck Creek Road | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| US 27 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wilcox Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dodson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Glass Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Suck Creek Road
— 14.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Powells Crossroads, TN.
1
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto SR 17
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Glass Street
3
Turn left onto SR 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodson Avenue
4
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilcox Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
7
Turn left onto Mabel Street
504 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mabel Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 27
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 27
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 127
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
14
Turn left onto SR 27
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Suck Creek Road
15
Turn right onto SR 283
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Alvin C. York Highway
16
Arrive at destination
SR 283
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 17 / Glass Street
Turn sharp left onto SR 17 / Glass Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Riverside Drive
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mabel Street
Turn left onto Mabel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Powells Crossroads, TN
Late night in Powells Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34 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
37m 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?
With only 8% on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 14.5 miles along Suck Creek Road. Expect frequent turns and a more engaging driving experience as you transition away from major highways. This means you'll likely notice more intersections and varied road conditions.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Suck Creek Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 SR 17 / Glass Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 23.2 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 (SR 17 / Glass Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.1 miles (Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Mabel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Suck Creek Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Powells Crossroads, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (SR 17 / Glass Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.1 miles (Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Mabel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Powells Crossroads, 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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