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
69.2 mi
111 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.
Rockwood, TN
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East Chattanooga to Rockwood is 69.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via US 27 and TN 153, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward and efficient drive. With a duration under 90 minutes, it’s a perfect option for a quick relocation or a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 51.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| TN 153 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Spring City Highway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Gateway Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Glass Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Rockwood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Rockwood, TN.
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
Turn right onto SR 17
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
Continue on SR 17
Take the ramp
Merge onto TN 153
Take the exit
Merge onto US 27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Merge onto US 27
Continue on US 27; US 70
Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
Turn left onto North Kingston Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.6 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 0.4 and 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Campbell Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto TN 153
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto North Kingston Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.25 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Rockwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
89°F
Graysville, TN
35 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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.
This route is 86% highway, meaning you'll be on higher-speed roads for the vast majority of the 69.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 51.6 miles on US 27. You'll experience a mix of urban merging as you start and then transition to more open highway cruising for an extended period. Expect the highway portion to end as you approach Rockwood.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and TN 153. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 17 / Campbell 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 69.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.4 miles (SR 17 / Campbell Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (TN 153): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
489 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
890 ft
~69.2 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Chattanooga, TN and Rockwood, TN, road signs point toward Dayton and Soddy-Daisy.
Dayton
Soddy-Daisy
Founded 1868
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: 69.2 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 (86%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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