Spanning 204.8 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Savannah to Chattanooga is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 1 minute. Because the route is compact, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 64 and I-24, making this a highly efficient transit through the Southeast. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it remains an affordable trek for most travelers. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a reliable connection between these two distinct Tennessee locations.
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
102.4 miles from Savannah, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
66.8 mi
1h 17m
United States Route 64
44.4 mi
50m
I 24
43.7 mi
49m
Wayne Road
31.1 mi
35m
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi
10m
Cumberland Street West
2.6 mi
3m
Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi
2m
Cowan Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
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Start on Guinn Street
312 ft·19 sec·Guinn Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Water Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Water Street
3
Turn left onto TN 128
344 ft·12 sec·Pickwick Street South
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Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
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Continue on US 64; SR 128
31 mi·35 min·Wayne Road
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Continue on US 64
0.8 mi·52 sec·Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on US 64
44 mi·50 min·United States Route 64
8
Continue on US 64
0.7 mi·48 sec·West College Street
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Continue on US 64
67 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 64
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft·5 sec
12
Turn straight onto US 41A
1.7 mi·2 min·Cowan Highway
13
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi·3 min·Cumberland Street West
14
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi·7 min·Sewanee Highway
15
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi·2 min·Sollace M Freeman Highway
16
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi·2 min·Sewanee Highway
17
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi·36 sec·David Crockett Highway
18
Continue on US 41A
1.3 mi·1 min·West Main Street
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
20
Merge onto I 24; US 64
44 mi·49 min·I 24;US 64
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 184BToward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
22
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi·59 sec·US 27
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1BToward Downtown
24
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
TN 8
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though departing early in the morning can help you avoid potential congestion on I-24. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily pace yourself to stretch your legs without adding significant time to your four-hour transit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when traveling along the 66.8-mile stretch of US 64, as finding stations may be less frequent than on the interstate. If you find yourself needing a break, look for services near the transition points between your primary roads. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on the road ahead while keeping your travel budget around the $30 mark.
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 102.4 miles from Savannah, TN, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.4 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Savannah, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Savannah, TN
This is one driving day of about 204.8 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Savannah, 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 64 for about 66.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 204.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Water Street
At end of road, turn left onto Water Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
144.4 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
203.2 mi into trip|~3h 59m 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
204.4 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
6
204.6 mi into trip|~4h 1m 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
$32.02 one way
$64.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.15
$70.31
premium
$4.89
$39.41
$78.82
diesel
$5.61
$45.22
$90.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.50
$9.83
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.92
$8.19
EV Truck/SUV
81.9
1
$28.67
$13.11
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Savannah, TN
Night
in Savannah on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chattanooga, TN
Night
in Chattanooga on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Pulaski, TN
102 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
5 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
4h 1m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You should prepare for a mix of driving styles, as the route transitions from the regional flow of US 64 to the more heavily trafficked interstate corridors. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 66.8 miles on US 64, providing a steady rhythm before you merge onto I-24. While the drive is efficient, the shift from local highways to major interstates means you will experience varying traffic densities as you approach Chattanooga. Expect a practical, no-nonsense experience behind the wheel that prioritizes steady progress over technical complexity.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and United States Route 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Water Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 1m 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: at 0.1 miles (Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 144.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 203.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 0.1 miles (Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 144.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 203.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Chattanooga, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
