Origin
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Late night in Soddy-Daisy on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soddy-Daisy, 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
22m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Soddy-Daisy, TN
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Chattanooga, TN
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Trip Overview
Stretching just 17.2 miles, the trip from Soddy-Daisy to Chattanooga is a quick, straightforward commute through the Southeast region of Tennessee. You can easily complete this drive in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to get into the city. Since there are zero planned stops along the way, you can move directly from one point to the other without hesitation. This route is best suited for those looking for a functional, efficient connection between these two Tennessee locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Daisy Dallas Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soddy-Daisy, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Daisy Dallas Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Daisy Dallas Road
2
Turn right onto Harrison Lane
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Harrison Lane
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge onto US 27
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 27
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
6
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harrison Lane
Turn right onto Harrison Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 27
Merge onto US 27
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Harrison Lane, Downtown, and West Martin Luther King Boulevard to reach your destination. Because there is no highway travel, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Harrison Lane, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and local traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is distinctly urban and suburban, focusing on navigating neighborhood and city streets. It provides a steady, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road layout from start to finish.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Daisy Dallas Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Harrison Lane.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Harrison Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 27): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
960 ft
636 ft
Total Climb
343 ft
Total Descent
368 ft
Highest Point
960 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
324 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 22m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on US 27. 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 0.4 miles (Harrison Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 27): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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