Origin
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Late night in Soddy-Daisy on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soddy-Daisy, 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
23m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Trip Overview
This short 16.4-mile drive from Soddy-Daisy to East Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a quick 23-minute trip, perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on Dayton Pike and US 27, with a stretch of TN 153 joining the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, making it an engaging, albeit brief, excursion within the Southeast region. You won't need an overnight stay, and with no designated stops, the flexibility to pause is entirely yours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Pike | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| US 27 | 4 mi | 4m |
| TN 153 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| SR 17 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Daisy Dallas Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Glass Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Chamberlain Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dayton Pike
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soddy-Daisy, TN and East 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
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 27
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
6
Continue on TN 153
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dayton Pike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 153
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
TN 153
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 5B
Toward SR 17 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto SR 17
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 17
10
Turn right onto SR 17
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Glass Street
11
Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Chamberlain Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
North Chamberlain Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 13.3 — 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
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
4
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
TN 153
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 153
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 17 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward SR 17 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
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
East Chattanooga, TN
Late night in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
23m 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 mixed drive experience for this 16.4-mile journey, with 60% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Dayton Pike, offering a consistent pace before you transition onto other main roads like US 27 and TN 153. This route isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it offers a blend of faster highway driving and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. The road's character will shift, keeping your attention without feeling overly complex.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Dayton Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Harrison Lane.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (Harrison Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Dayton Pike. 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 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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