Origin
Manchester, TN
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
1h 21m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, TN
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Chattanooga, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt between Manchester and Chattanooga, you are looking at a straightforward 68.6-mile trek. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-24, keeping your navigation simple and predictable. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a highly efficient route for travelers who value speed and direct access over scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 64.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| Hillsboro Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 27 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Murfreesboro Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 64.1 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on US 41
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Murfreesboro Highway
2
Continue on US 41
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hillsboro Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
4
Merge onto I 24
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 24
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 184B
Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
6
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
8
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Manchester, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.1 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 68.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
Navigation decision point
Toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
3
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 184B
Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
5
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
6
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.72 one way
$21.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
1 hour later
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
1h 21m 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 classic highway-focused experience, as 95% of your time will be spent cruising on major roads. The core of this trip is a substantial 64.1-mile stretch along I-24, which serves as the primary artery connecting the two cities. While you begin on Hillsboro Boulevard to get oriented, the transition to the interstate is swift and keeps the pace brisk. You won't encounter much in the way of technical maneuvers or winding backroads, as the route prioritizes interstate efficiency. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a steady, consistent flow of traffic that defines this major regional corridor.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.1 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Hillsboro Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manchester, TN to Chattanooga, TN is easy. At 1h 21m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,085 ft
658 ft
Total Climb
172 ft
Total Descent
582 ft
Highest Point
1,085 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
427 ft
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.1 miles on I 24. 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: at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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