Origin
East Chattanooga, TN
Morning in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Union, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, TN
Soundarapandian MS
Trip Overview
East Chattanooga, TN to Union, TN is 36.2 miles and takes about 53 minutes via US 11, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region of Tennessee, offering a fairly straightforward trip. With only a 53-minute travel time, it's an ideal option for a quick excursion or an add-on to a longer journey. You'll find the route is a mix of driving experiences, so it's not a monotonous interstate cruise. Consider this trip for its convenience and ease, especially if you're looking for a short, direct route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| Spring Place Road Southeast | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| US 74 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Hughes Lake Road Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Glass Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Chamberlain Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Union, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 11; US 64; SR 317
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
9
Keep slight left at fork
281 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
10
Turn right onto US 74
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 74
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
12
Turn left onto SR 74
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Spring Place Road Southeast
13
Turn slight right onto Hughes Lake Road Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hughes Lake Road Southeast
14
Arrive at destination
Hughes Lake Road Southeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 21 — 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
|
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.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
7
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Union, TN
Morning in Union on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
6 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
53m 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?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 51% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 11, Spring Place Road Southeast, and Bonny Oaks Drive, offering varied driving conditions. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 13.1 miles on US 11, providing a good opportunity to settle in. The character of the road shifts throughout the 36.2 miles, moving from potentially busier highway sections to more local road segments. Expect a dynamic feel behind the wheel, rather than a uniform experience.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on US 11.
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 9 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 36.2 miles you will encounter 9 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on US 11. 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 Union, 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: 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union, 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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