How far is Chattanooga, TN from Mountain City, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Mountain City, TN is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Mountain City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Mountain City.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
1452 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
12.8 mi · 16 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn right onto Carl Moore Parkway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Carl Moore Parkway
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Turn slight left
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1344 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Mountain City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Mountain City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Mountain City?
The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Mascot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Chattanooga and 128 miles from Mountain City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Mountain City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Mountain City. Straight-line distance: 219.89 mi (353.88 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain City
City in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,444 |
| Coordinates | 36.4745600, -81.8048400 |
| Altitude | 737 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain City (-81.80484, 36.47456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.03 | $84.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.90 | $95.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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