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Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Savannah, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
211.3 mi
340 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, TN
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Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Savannah, TN is 211.3 miles and takes about 4h 12m via I 24 and US 64, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region towards the western part of the state. The route offers a mix of driving experiences, primarily utilizing interstate highways before transitioning to surface roads. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 47.4 mi | 54m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| US 64 | 31.3 mi | 36m |
| Pulaski Highway | 31 mi | 35m |
| Winchester Highway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| David Crockett Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Sewanee Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 47.4 mi, about 54m
Traffic on I-24
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 9 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,974 veh/hr typical · worst 2,367
Quietest
2 AM
~348 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Savannah, 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
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Dodson Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 17
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto SR 17
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Willow Street
6
Turn left onto US 41; US 76
356 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto South Kelley Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kelley Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge onto I 24
47 mi
·
54 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
11
Turn slight right
50 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn left onto US 41A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
13
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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David Crockett Highway
14
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
15
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sollace M Freeman Highway
16
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
17
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street East
18
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
20
Merge onto US 64
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
21
Continue on US 64
13 mi
·
14 min
·
David Crockett Highway
22
Continue on US 64
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winchester Highway
23
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
24
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street East
25
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morgan Avenue North
26
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street West
27
Continue on US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Pulaski Highway
28
Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West College Street
29
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
30
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
31
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi
·
36 min
·
US 64
32
Turn left onto Guinn Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
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Guinn Street
33
Arrive at destination
Guinn Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour drive, consider leaving in the morning to allow for flexibility with any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $33 budget is an estimate and actual costs can vary. Since this route is easily completed in one day, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your pace as needed.
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 105.6 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 46 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.6 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, 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.
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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 211.3 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 24 for about 47.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.6 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Tennessee Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.5 mi from route
Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound
0.6 mi from route
Grundy Count Rest Area - West Bound
0.7 mi from route
Renaissance Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14236436096
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+14237604333
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 17 / Glass Street
Turn sharp left onto SR 17 / Glass Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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SR 17 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto SR 17 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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SR 17 / North Willow Street
Turn left onto SR 17 / North Willow Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.20 one way
$62.41 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $34.45 | $68.90 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.23 | $78.46 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.19 | $10.14 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.58 | $13.52 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Morning in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
NW 0 to 5 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Savannah, TN
Morning in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
WNW 0 to 5 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
89°F
Fayetteville, TN
106 mi in
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 37% of your time on highways, with the longest stretch on I 24 covering 47.4 miles. The transition from I 24 to Lawrenceburg Highway and then US 64 means you'll move from high-speed interstate cruising to more typical surface road conditions. Expect a mixed driving profile as you navigate between these road types.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.4 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 17 / Glass Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 2.3 miles (SR 17 / North Willow Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,170 ft
440 ft
Total Climb
1,068 ft
Total Descent
1,312 ft
Highest Point
1,170 ft
~60.4 mi in
Elevation Range
730 ft
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 Savannah, TN, road signs point toward 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
41A: Monteagle
51.6 mi in
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~1h 2m
Sewanee
51.6 mi in
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~1h 2m
About the Cities
Arriving in Savannah, TN
Full guide →Founded 1820
Savannah is the county seat of Hardin County in Western Tennessee. It is a real Southern, conservative, Bible-belt type of town, so if that is your element, you'll be in heaven. But just to the south of here transpired one of the most significant events of the Civil War, that being the Battle of Shiloh. The Union's victory here allowed it to make inroads to the Mississippi Valley that would become a turning point in the war.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 211.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.4 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 2.3 miles (SR 17 / North Willow Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Savannah, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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