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Trip from Somerville, 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

5h 29m

Distance

274 mi

441 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 16m ★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 21m

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

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town in Tennessee, United States

Somerville, TN

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

Chattanooga, TN

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Trip Overview

Embarking on this 274-mile journey from Somerville, TN, to Chattanooga, TN, is a straightforward drive that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 29 minutes. With 82% of the route on highways, it's an efficient way to travel within the Southeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $43, making it an affordable option. This drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on fast-paced roads, covering a significant distance with minimal interruption.

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

137 miles from Somerville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 135.8 mi 2h 44m
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 — 135.8 mi, about 2h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 64

49 mi · 57 min · US 64
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto US 64

20 mi · 30 min · US 64
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Water Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Water Street
4

Turn left onto TN 128

344 ft · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South
5

Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
6

Continue on US 64; SR 128

31 mi · 35 min · Wayne Road
7

Continue on US 64

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
8

Continue on US 64

44 mi · 50 min · United States Route 64
9

Continue on US 64

0.7 mi · 48 sec · West College Street
10

Continue on US 64

67 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 64
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
12

Keep slight right at fork

184 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn straight onto US 41A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Cowan Highway
14

Continue on US 41A

2.6 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Street West
15

Continue on US 41A

5.0 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
16

Continue on US 41A

2.0 mi · 2 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
17

Continue on US 41A

1.8 mi · 2 min · Sewanee Highway
18

Continue on US 41A

0.4 mi · 36 sec · David Crockett Highway
19

Continue on US 41A

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
20

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
21

Merge onto I 24; US 64

44 mi · 49 min · I 24;US 64
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
23

Continue on US 27

0.7 mi · 59 sec · US 27
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 1B Toward Downtown
25

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26

Arrive at destination

TN 8

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 29-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Somerville to maximize your daylight hours in Chattanooga. Given the 274-mile distance, you'll likely want to plan for one fuel and rest stop, especially since the longest stretch without a break is over 135 miles. While the $43 fuel cost is manageable, keeping an eye on your gauge is always wise. The straightforward highway nature of this trip means you can be quite flexible with your timing and stop planning.

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 137 miles from Somerville, TN, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.8 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 60 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137 miles or 2h 45m 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 31m

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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, TN

This is one driving day of about 274 miles and 5h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Somerville, 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 135.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pulaski, TN

137 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.

Popular next leg

Pulaski, TN to Chattanooga, TN

125 mi · 2h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Henderson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pulaski, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137 miles from Somerville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.8 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Carriage House Coffee Bolivar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.6

Bolivar, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+17314031840

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 274

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14237604333

Visit website

Renaissance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 274

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14236436096

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 273.9 — 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 | US 64

Depart onto US 64

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
213.6 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
272.5 mi into trip | ~5h 26m 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
273.6 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in

Take the exit toward Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 1B Toward Downtown
6
273.9 mi into trip | ~5h 28m 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

$42.84 one way

$85.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $47.03 $94.07
premium $4.89 $52.73 $105.46
diesel $5.61 $60.50 $120.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.2 1 $28.77 $13.15
Efficient EV 68.5 0 $23.97 $10.96
EV Truck/SUV 109.6 1 $38.36 $17.54

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Somerville, TN

Night in Somerville on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chattanooga, TN

Night in Chattanooga on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 14% chance Live forecast

83°F

Pulaski, TN

137 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

32 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

5h 29m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the mileage on major roads like US 64 and I-24. You'll experience long stretches of consistent travel, including one segment of 135.8 miles solely on US 64. Expect a steady pace for the majority of your journey, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over varied terrain or winding byways.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 135.8 mi on US 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and United States Route 64. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64.

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 274 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 64): Lane positioning matters here; at 213.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 272.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 5h 29m. Total distance: 274 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 135.8 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64): Lane positioning matters here; at 213.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 272.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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