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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
170.16 mi
03h 13m
Flight
152.07 mi
244.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.07 mi
Kilometers
244.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.16 mi
Kilometers
273.84 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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

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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From East Chattanooga
85 mi
01h 36m
To Mount Pleasant
85.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Knoxville Highway

    1396 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mt Pleasant Lane

    21 m · 3 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
137 mi · 81%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 13%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
8.42 mi · 5%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi
US 11E
0.41 mi
Glass Street
0.35 mi
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
01h 36m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from East Chattanooga and 85.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Partly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 152.07 mi (244.74 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,972
Coordinates36.1695400, -82.9068200
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Mount Pleasant (-82.90682, 36.16954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.73 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.46 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 Pleasant. The current time is 22:05:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.