Origin
Tracy City, TN
Late night in Tracy City on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tracy City, 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
54m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tracy City, TN
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Chattanooga, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Tracy City to Chattanooga, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey through Southeast Tennessee. Spanning just 43.4 miles, this trip typically takes about 54 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-24, Highway 150, and TN-28 to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of only $7, it is an incredibly budget-friendly transit between these two locations. This drive is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing, serving as a practical connection within the state. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this route allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 22.7 mi | 25m |
| Highway 150 | 15 mi | 20m |
| TN 28 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 27 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 22.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracy City, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn slight right onto US 41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 41
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
7th Street
4
Continue on US 41
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 150
5
At end of road, turn right onto TN 28
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 28
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Merge onto I 24
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 24
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 184B
Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
9
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
11
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
TN 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Tracy City, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
TN 28
At end of road, turn right onto TN 28
Navigation decision point
3
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
41.9 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
43 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
6
43.2 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
51°F
Jasper, TN
22 mi in
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
9 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 95% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend a significant portion of the drive on I-24, which includes your longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.7 miles. The transition from the rural feel of Tracy City to the more developed landscape of Chattanooga happens quickly as you merge onto the interstate. Because the route is dominated by highway driving, you can anticipate consistent speeds and a relatively predictable flow of traffic. The road maintains a steady, functional pace throughout the entire 54-minute duration, keeping your time behind the wheel efficient and focused.
95% 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: 22.7 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Highway 150. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in near TN 28.
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 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles (TN 28): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.9 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 54m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on I 24. 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 16.1 miles (TN 28): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.9 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 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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