How far is Chattanooga, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 208 miles (334.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.95 mi
04h 24m
Flight
155.37 mi
250.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.37 mi
Kilometers
250.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.95 mi
Kilometers
334.66 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-18T20:47
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fayetteville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Chattanooga
103.9 mi
02h 12m
To Mount Carmel
104.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Mount Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Mount Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.7 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  23. 23

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 16 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bobs Landing Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Bobs Landing Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Smith Gravel Pit Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Smith Gravel Pit Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Smith Gravel Pit Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Smith Gravel Pit Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Mt Carmel Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Mt Carmel Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Carmel Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Mount Carmel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
45.2 mi · 22%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 21%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 15%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 8%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 7%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

44.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
02h 12m from Chattanooga
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chattanooga and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Chattanooga and 104.1 miles from Mount Carmel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Mount Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chattanooga and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fayetteville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayetteville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

113 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 155.37 mi (250.04 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Mount Carmel

#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,255
Coordinates35.4978500, -88.0078100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Mount Carmel (-88.00781, 35.49785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.78 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.56 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Mount Carmel, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 20:47:10, although it is 19:47:10 in Mount Carmel.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.