Origin
Nolensville, TN
Late night in Nolensville on Sunday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nolensville, TN to East 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
2h 29m
Distance
124.7 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nolensville, TN
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Trip Overview
Nolensville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m via I 24, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically Tennessee, making it a straightforward local trip. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a consistent pace. With a drive time under 2.5 hours and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient segment of a larger journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.3 miles from Nolensville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 111.5 mi | 2h 3m |
| Rock Springs Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Rocky Fork Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rocky Springs Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wilcox Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dodson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 27 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 111.5 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nolensville, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on US 31A; US 41A
32 ft
·
5 sec
·
Nolensville Road
2
Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Nolensville Park Road
3
Turn right onto Newsome Lane
180 ft
·
11 sec
·
Newsome Lane
4
Turn left onto Rocky Fork Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rocky Fork Road
5
Turn left onto Rocky Springs Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rocky Springs Road
6
Continue on Rock Springs Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Rock Springs Road
7
Turn left onto Blair Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blair Road
8
Turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sam Ridley Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 24
111 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 184B
Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
12
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
14
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
16
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 4th Street
17
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
18
Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
19
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilcox Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto SR 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodson Avenue
21
Turn right onto SR 17
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Glass Street
22
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
North Chamberlain Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 29m duration, leaving Nolensville in the morning will get you to East Chattanooga with plenty of the day remaining. The longest stretch on I 24 is over 111 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you get on that section. While there are no specific stops recommended in the data, it's always wise to take a break at least once during such a long highway segment. The $20 fuel cost suggests this trip is quite economical, so you won't need to worry excessively about gas prices.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.3 miles from Nolensville, TN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.5 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nolensville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Nolensville, TN
This is one driving day of about 124.7 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Nolensville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 111.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Nolensville, 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 111.5 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 120 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Sam Ridley Parkway
Turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
118.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
6
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
$19.50 one way
$38.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.41 | $42.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
East Chattanooga, TN
Morning in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 29m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 17.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the route utilizing major highways like I 24. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 111.5 miles on I 24, so be prepared for consistent highway driving for the majority of your trip. While the majority is interstate, the initial and final segments on roads like Rock Springs Road and Rocky Fork Road offer a slight change of pace before merging onto the main highway. Expect a steady and efficient journey with minimal slowdowns.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.5 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Rock Springs Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in near Sam Ridley Parkway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (Sam Ridley Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 124.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.5 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 6.3 miles (Sam Ridley Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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