Trip from Rossville, TN to Chattanooga, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

284.9 mi

458 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 30m ★

6 AM

5h 43m

8 AM

6h 10m

10 AM

5h 52m

12 PM

5h 50m

3 PM

5h 54m

5 PM

6h 8m

8 PM

5h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Rossville, TN

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city in and county seat of Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, TN

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Trip Overview

This 284.9-mile journey from Rossville, TN, to Chattanooga, TN, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 43 minutes. With a highway share of 86%, it's a very highway-focused drive, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $45, which is quite manageable for a drive of this length. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward path between these two Tennessee locations. Given its duration and highway nature, it’s perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

142.4 miles from Rossville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 72	114 mi	2h 16m
I 565	92.8 mi	1h 46m
I 24	26.2 mi	28m
Joe Wheeler Highway	20.2 mi	24m
US 72 Alternate	8.6 mi	12m
Wheeler Highway	8.4 mi	9m
Mount Pleasant Road East	3.1 mi	5m
Huntsville-Decatur Highway	3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 72 — 114 mi, about 2h 16m

Traffic on I-565

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,964 veh/hr typical

Quietest

1 AM

~195 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

20.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rossville, TN and Chattanooga, TN.

Start on Front Street

56 ft · 4 sec · Front Street

Turn right onto SR 194

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto TN 57

1.9 mi · 2 min · TN 57

Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road East

3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Pleasant Road East

Continue on Rossville Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Rossville Road

Turn left onto US 72

12 mi · 14 min · US 72

Enter roundabout onto US 72

153 ft · 1 sec · US 72

Toward US 72 East: Corinth

Continue on US 72

57 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US 72

Toward US 72 East: Corinth Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 72

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 72

Continue on US 72

44 mi · 52 min · US 72

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20

8.4 mi · 9 min · Wheeler Highway

Toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20

20 mi · 24 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20

8.6 mi · 12 min · US 72 Alternate; AL 20

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20

1.8 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20

3.0 mi · 3 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

Toward Huntsville Use the left lane.

Continue on I 565; US 72 Alternate

93 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 565; US 72 Alternate

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I-24 East: Chattanooga

Merge onto I 24

26 mi · 28 min · I 24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

Continue on US 27

0.7 mi · 59 sec · US 27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 1B Toward Downtown

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

TN 8

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 43-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Rossville to make the most of your day in Chattanooga. With only one recommended stop and a significant portion on highways, you can easily cover the 284.9 miles without feeling rushed. The estimated fuel cost of $45 is a good budget to keep in mind, though it's always wise to have a little extra. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 114 miles on US 72, as services can sometimes be further apart on these longer highway segments.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 142.4 miles from Rossville, TN, or about 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114 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 63 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 142.4 miles or 2h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rossville, 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 Rossville, TN

This is one driving day of about 284.9 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Rossville, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 114 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, AL

142 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

Corinth, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.4 miles from Rossville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Momma Jean's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 27m in / 3h 16m to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 AM–8 PM

+12563817001

Visit website

Taylor's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burnsville, Mississippi

2.8 mi

Best coffee break · final third

City Cafe Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huntsville, Alabama

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third · 2h 3m to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 AM–10 PM

+12567151863

Visit website

Slugburger Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Corinth, MS

2.6 mi

Momma Jean's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 AM–8 PM

+12563817001

Visit website

Taylor's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Burnsville, Mississippi

Hours: 11 AM–8 PM

+16624270030

Visit website

Abe's Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 4 AM–2 PM

+16622866124

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Decatur, Alabama

+12563069992

Cindy's Place

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 10 AM–2 PM

+16626659063

Farmhouse Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Iuka, Mississippi

Hours: 11 AM–2 PM

+16625935015

Visit website

Too Fat Sisters

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Hours: 6:30–10 AM

+12563144444

Sonic Drive-In

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12565849724

Visit website

City Cafe Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 6 AM–10 PM

+12567151863

Visit website

Slugburger Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Corinth, MS

Hours: 6 AM–5 PM

+16622871311

Mystic Mocha Café

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Burnsville, Mississippi

Hours: 9 AM–4:30 PM

+16626431277

Visit website

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 AM–3 PM

+17706340731

Visit website

SoCo Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 AM–5 PM

+16625941271

Visit website

Java Jaay Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 6 AM–5 PM

+12563518555

Visit website

Current: Nerd Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 11 AM–10 PM

+12562749655

Visit website

Ol Heidelberg Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 AM–9 PM

+12569220556

Visit website

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

1.3 mi from route

Talent HVAC Service Area

1.3 mi from route

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14237604333

Visit website

Renaissance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14236436096

Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18008430468

Monte Sano State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12565343757

Visit website

North Alabama Railroad Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12568516276

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 284.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

20.6 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 72

Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 East: Corinth

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 72 East: Corinth

122.2 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park

159.3 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

283.4 mi into trip | ~5h 40m 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

284.7 mi into trip | ~5h 42m 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

$42.07 one way

$84.15 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.14	$46.45	$92.90
premium	$4.72	$52.90	$105.79
diesel	$4.80	$53.79	$107.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.5	1	$29.91	$13.68
Efficient EV	71.2	0	$24.93	$11.40
EV Truck/SUV	114	1	$39.89	$18.23

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Rossville, TN

Late night in Rossville on Sunday

Local time

4:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:11PM CDT until July 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:23PM CDT until July 17 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Destination

Chattanooga, TN

Late night in Chattanooga on Sunday

Local time

5:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

0 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:11PM CDT until July 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:23PM CDT until July 17 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

92°F

Decatur, AL

142 mi in

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

2 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

5h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 284.9-mile route, with 86% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 114 miles along US 72, providing ample opportunity to settle into a rhythm. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and straightforward navigation for most of the journey. While the specifics of the terrain aren't detailed, the emphasis on interstates suggests a focus on efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.

86% 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: 114 mi on US 72.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and I 565. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in near US 72.

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 284.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 20.6 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 122.2 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.3 miles (US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

675 ft 314 ft

Total Climb

541 ft

Total Descent

180 ft

Highest Point

675 ft

~284.9 mi in

Elevation Range

362 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Rossville, TN and Chattanooga, TN, road signs point toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park and Huntsville.

Decatur

122.2 mi in | ~2h 30m | via US 72 Alternate; AL 20

Joe Wheeler State Park

122.2 mi in | ~2h 30m | via US 72 Alternate; AL 20

Huntsville

161.2 mi in | ~3h 20m | via US 72 Alternate; AL 20

About the Cities

Starting in Rossville, TN

Full guide →

Top landmarks

• Rossville Historic District — historic district in Tennessee, United States

Arriving in Chattanooga, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1839

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.

Top landmarks

• Delta Queen — paddle steamer launched in 1926
• Hunter Museum of American Art — art museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Saints Peter and Paul Basilica — historic church in Tennessee, United States

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 5h 43m. Total distance: 284.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 114 miles on US 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Chattanooga, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Chattanooga, TN before the return drive.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Rossville, TN to Chattanooga, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-565

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Momma Jean's Restaurant

City Cafe Diner

Momma Jean's Restaurant

Taylor's Place

Abe's Grill

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

Cindy's Place

Farmhouse Restaurant

Too Fat Sisters

Sonic Drive-In

City Cafe Diner

Slugburger Cafe

Mystic Mocha Café

The Mallard Coffee Company

SoCo Grind

Java Jaay Cafe

Current: Nerd Café

Ol Heidelberg Cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Ford Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rest Area

Rest Area

ONE9 Travel Center

Tennessee Welcome Center

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Hwy 25 Truck and Trailer Parts

Talent HVAC Service Area

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

Renaissance Park

Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt

Monte Sano State Park

North Alabama Railroad Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rossville, TN

Chattanooga, TN

1 hour later

2 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 43m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Rossville, TN

Arriving in Chattanooga, TN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?