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

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Pleasant View, TN is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.69 mi
02h 59m
Flight
134.41 mi
216.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.41 mi
Kilometers
216.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.69 mi
Kilometers
253.77 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant View
Fri, Oct 16, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Fri, Oct 16, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Pleasant View
Fri, Oct 16, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Wartrace
TN

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

From Chattanooga
78.8 mi
01h 29m
To Pleasant View
78.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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

    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

    127.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City

    1803 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
128 mi · 81%
I 24 West
22.6 mi · 14%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
SR 49
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 22m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
134.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wartrace
01h 29m from Chattanooga
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chattanooga and 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 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Chattanooga and 78.9 miles from Pleasant View.

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

The direct path is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 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 Sunny near Pleasant View.

Stop Ideas Near Wartrace

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 134.41 mi (216.31 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

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

Pleasant View is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3942200, -87.0366700
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Pleasant View (-87.03667, 36.39422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $21.71
Round trip
$43.41
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $21.71 $43.41
Mid-grade $4.37 $24.27 $48.54
Premium $4.77 $26.54 $53.09
Diesel $6.00 $33.37 $66.74

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 · Oct 15, 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 23:30:28, although it is 22:30:28 in Pleasant View.

Distance to Other Cities

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