How far is Chattanooga, TN from Pleasant View, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Pleasant View, TN is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.67 mi
01h 57m
Flight
61.65 mi
99.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.67 mi
Kilometers
141.09 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant View
Fri, Apr 17, 1:22 PM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive Pleasant View
Fri, Apr 17, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Dunlap
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Chattanooga
43.8 mi
00h 58m
To Pleasant View
43.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Pleasant View.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Pleasant View.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    990 ft · 32 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Prater Town Road

    1031 ft · 46 sec · Prater Town Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Nashville Highway

    2181 ft · 43 sec · Old Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Old McMinnville Highway

    746 ft · 19 sec · Old McMinnville Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pleasant View Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Pleasant View Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant View Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Pleasant View.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
51.5 mi · 59%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 14%
Nashville Highway
9.78 mi · 11%
State Highway 8
7.31 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.14 mi · 2%
Pleasant View Road
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunlap
00h 58m from Chattanooga
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Pleasant View?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Chattanooga and 43.9 miles from Pleasant View.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Pleasant View, 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 Mostly Sunny near Pleasant View.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 61.65 mi (99.22 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Pleasant View

#2 Pleasant View

Human settlement in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,055
Coordinates35.7414600, -85.9949900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Pleasant View (-85.99499, 35.74146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Pleasant View, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 12:24:59, although it is 11:24:59 in Pleasant View.

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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.