Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Late night in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Sale Creek, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sale Creek, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Sale Creek, TN is 27.2 miles and takes about 34 minutes via US 27 and TN 153, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Tennessee. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it an efficient way to get from one point to the other without much fuss. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| TN 153 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Glass Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Chamberlain Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Patterson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Sale Creek, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bonny Oaks Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward TN 153 North
6
Merge onto TN 153
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
TN 153
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
8
Merge onto US 27
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 27
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 27
10
Turn right onto Patterson Road
24 ft
·
1 sec
·
Patterson Road
11
Arrive at destination
Patterson Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 17 / Glass Street
Turn right onto SR 17 / Glass Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 17 / Campbell Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Campbell Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
TN 153
Merge onto TN 153
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Sale Creek, TN
Late night in Sale Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 27.2-mile trip, with 87% of the journey on faster roads like US 27 and TN 153. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on US 27, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, higher-speed roadways. While it's not a winding country road, it provides a straightforward and swift connection between East Chattanooga and Sale Creek.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and TN 153. You will hit about 8 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 27.2 miles you will encounter 8 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): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Sale Creek, TN, road signs point toward Dayton and Soddy-Daisy.
Dayton
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
Soddy-Daisy
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on US 27. 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 Sale Creek, 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): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sale Creek, 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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