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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Mount Juliet, TN is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
142.92 mi
02h 45m
Flight
105.96 mi
170.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.96 mi
Kilometers
170.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.92 mi
Kilometers
230.01 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Juliet
Mon, May 25, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Mon, May 25, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-05-25T09:09
Arrive Mount Juliet
Mon, May 25, 11:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

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

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
71.5 mi
01h 22m
To Mount Juliet
71.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Willow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Kelley Street

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    889 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

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

    3232 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1510 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 40 West: Nashville

    1866 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet

    1617 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Mount Juliet Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mount Juliet Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mount Juliet Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 75%
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 · 1%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

107 mi · 02h 00m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 22m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Juliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 71.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 71.5 miles from Mount Juliet.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 East Chattanooga and Mount Juliet. Straight-line distance: 105.96 mi (170.53 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
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: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Mount Juliet (-86.51861, 36.20005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Mount Juliet, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 09:09:37, although it is 08:09:37 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.