Origin
Powells Crossroads, TN
Morning in Powells Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Powells Crossroads, 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
37m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powells Crossroads, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Powells Crossroads to East Chattanooga is 23 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Suck Creek Road and US 27, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a good option for a quick trip. The relatively low mileage and quick estimated travel time mean you can easily fit this into a day of exploration without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suck Creek Road | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| US 27 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wilcox Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dodson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Glass Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Suck Creek Road
— 14.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powells Crossroads, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on SR 283
58 ft
·
8 sec
·
Alvin C. York Highway
2
Turn left onto SR 27
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Suck Creek Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 127
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
5
Merge onto US 27
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 27
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit West 4th Street Exit
7
Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 4th Street
Exit West 4th Street Exit
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
9
Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
10
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilcox Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodson Avenue
12
Turn right onto SR 17
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Glass Street
13
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
North Chamberlain Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 27 / Suck Creek Road
Turn left onto SR 27 / Suck Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 127 / Signal Mountain Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 127 / Signal Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit West 4th Street Exit
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Wilcox Boulevard
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
North Chamberlain Avenue
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
8:11 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
34 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
37m 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 features a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 8% of the journey on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating local roads, primarily Suck Creek Road and Signal Mountain Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on Suck Creek Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Suck Creek Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 SR 27 / Suck Creek Road.
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 37m drive. You will face about 9 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 27 / Suck Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (US 127 / Signal Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (West 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Suck Creek Road. 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 (SR 27 / Suck Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (US 127 / Signal Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (West 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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