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

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Mount Juliet, TN is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.75 mi
02h 36m
Flight
104.74 mi
168.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.74 mi
Kilometers
168.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.75 mi
Kilometers
221.68 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Juliet
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Mount Juliet
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Chattanooga
68.9 mi
01h 18m
To Mount Juliet
68.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville

    3232 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike

    1510 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 40 West: Nashville

    1866 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet

    1617 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Mount Juliet Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mount Juliet Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mount Juliet Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
105 mi · 76%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18.5 mi · 13%
I 40 West
5.68 mi · 4%
Central Pike
4.15 mi · 3%
North Mount Juliet Road
2.1 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 18m from Chattanooga
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Mount Juliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Chattanooga and 68.8 miles from Mount Juliet.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 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 Juliet, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Mount Juliet.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Mount Juliet. Straight-line distance: 104.74 mi (168.57 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Mount Juliet

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

Population38,526
Coordinates36.2000500, -86.5186100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Mount Juliet (-86.51861, 36.20005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.4 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.8 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Mount Juliet, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 02:48:29, although it is 01:48:29 in Mount Juliet.

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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.