Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Late night in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Rogersville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
169.7 mi
273 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogersville, TN
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Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Rogersville, TN is 169.7 miles and takes about 3h 18m via I 75 and Rutledge Pike, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mixed drive profile, suggesting a blend of highway cruising and surface road travel. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion. It's a straightforward drive that should be easy to navigate, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.8 miles from East Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 72.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| Rutledge Pike | 28.5 mi | 32m |
| Lee Highway | 27.1 mi | 31m |
| US 11 | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| I 40 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Appalachian Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Rogersville, 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
72 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 75
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
11
Keep slight right at fork
391 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
12
Continue on US 11W
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Rutledge Pike
13
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Lee Highway
14
Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Appalachian Highway
15
Turn left onto Old US 11W
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lee Highway
17
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rogersville Bypass
18
Take the exit
192 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn right onto Sneedville Pike
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Sneedville Pike
20
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 3h 18m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Rogersville, TN, well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a total distance under 170 miles, you have flexibility to depart whenever is most convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $27, and it's always wise to top off before heading out. The longest stretch on I 75 is over 72 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with sustained highway driving before that segment begins. Plan your stop strategically to break up the drive, perhaps midway through the 169.7 miles.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.8 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 37 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.8 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogersville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 169.7 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from East Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 72.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.8 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 72.2 miles.
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 0.4 and 109.4 — 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.
4
101.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
109.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.53 one way
$53.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.66 | $65.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.47 | $74.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.82 | $8.15 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.76 | $10.86 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Rogersville, TN
Late night in Rogersville on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
3h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 140.4
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
Park Closure: Bartlett Park Restrooms Closed
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 60% of this 169.7-mile drive is on highways, including a significant 72.2-mile stretch on I 75. You'll transition from the interstate to surface roads like Rutledge Pike and Lee Highway. Expect a period of more frequent exits and merging traffic as you leave the interstate system. The latter part of the drive will feel more like cruising through towns and rural areas. The longest continuous highway segment is over 72 miles, so plan for sustained interstate driving before shifting to more local roads.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 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.
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 169.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 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.
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.
Between East Chattanooga, TN and Rogersville, TN, road signs point toward Blaine, Rutledge and Bean Station.
Blaine
109.4 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Rutledge
109.4 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Bean Station
109.4 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 169.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Rogersville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Rogersville, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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