What would you do with 51 hours? Sit in traffic, apparently. That’s the average time Chattanoogans lost to traffic congestion in 2024, which is 5% worse than 2023.
By the numbers
According to a recent report from Texas A&M Transportation Institute, a trip that should take 20 minutes takes...
- 23 minutes with traffic
- 23 minutes in the peak direction
- 29 minutes to plan for a punctual arrival
When is the worst time to drive?
Traffic is typically at its worst between 7:30 and 9 a.m., and 4 and 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Across the country, Thursdays at 4 p.m. tend to see the worst congestion. But in Chattanooga? The worst time to commute is Friday at 5:30 p.m, according to Waze data.
Alternative options
- Bus | CARTA has 11 routes and five free shuttles — and you won’t be paying for gas.
- Bike | Rent a bicycle from Bike Chattanooga. It’s good for traffic congestion... and your calves.
