Origin
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Late night in Huntingdon Forest on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntingdon Forest, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Jason Gooljar
Chattanooga, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet of Huntingdon Forest to the city center of Chattanooga, this 13.1-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You will spend roughly 24 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Southeast region of Tennessee. Because the entire route is free of highway driving, you can expect a very budget-friendly trip that costs about $2 in fuel. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one straightforward push. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that keeps you off the major interstates while moving you between these two Tennessee locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hixson Pike | 8 mi | 13m |
| Middle Valley Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Barton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gann Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hunting Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Martin Luther King Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hixson Pike
— 8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingdon Forest, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Hunting Circle
330 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hunting Circle
3
Continue on Hunting Circle
297 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hunting Circle
4
Turn left onto Gann Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Gann Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Middle Valley Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Middle Valley Road
6
Turn right onto SR 319
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Hixson Pike
7
Continue on Barton Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Barton Avenue
8
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
9
Continue on Georgia Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Boulevard
426 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hunting Circle
Turn left onto Hunting Circle
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hunting Circle
Continue onto Hunting Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gann Road
Turn left onto Gann Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Middle Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto Middle Valley Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 319 / Hixson Pike
Turn right onto SR 319 / Hixson Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Chattanooga, TN
Late night in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
14% chance
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
24m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that trades high-speed interstate monotony for a more engaged, localized experience. With 0% of the route on highways, you will navigate entirely via surface streets like Hixson Pike, Middle Valley Road, and Barton Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 8-mile segment along Hixson Pike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because of the technical nature of the turns, this is not a cruise-control route, but rather one that requires your full attention as you transition between the forest and the city. It is a compact, tactile drive that changes character as you move away from rural roads and into the denser traffic patterns closer to Chattanooga.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Hixson Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hunting Circle.
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 24m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gann Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Chattanooga, TN
Full guide →Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in Tennessee. It is the seat of Hamilton County. It is in Southeast Tennessee on the Tennessee River and near the border of Georgia. It was immortalized in the popular 1941 song "Chattanooga Choo Choo", made famous by Glenn Miller.
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 24m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Hixson Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gann Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chattanooga, 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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