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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.07 mi
03h 44m
Flight
177.44 mi
285.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.44 mi
Kilometers
285.57 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.07 mi
Kilometers
309.11 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brentwood
TN

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From East Chattanooga
96 mi
01h 52m
To Mount Carmel
96.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1547 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Lee Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Englewood Avenue

    1440 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    148 m · 21 sec · Cherry Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
108 mi · 56%
Lee Highway
36.7 mi · 19%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 15%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 7%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bonny Oaks Drive

Continue straight

72.2 mi · 01h 19m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
01h 52m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from East Chattanooga and 96.1 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 177.44 mi (285.57 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,425
Coordinates36.5453800, -82.6609900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Mount Carmel (-82.66099, 36.54538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.66 L · about $25.57
Round trip
$51.13
13.56 gal · 51.32 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.57 $51.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.65 $31.55 $63.11
Diesel $5.30 $35.96 $71.92

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

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Mount Carmel. The current time is 07:54:25.

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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.