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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
168.95 mi
03h 15m
Flight
115.05 mi
185.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.05 mi
Kilometers
185.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.95 mi
Kilometers
271.9 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 2:40 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:15 AM to 10:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:30 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
Wartrace
TN

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

From East Chattanooga
84.4 mi
01h 37m
To Mount Pleasant
84.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

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 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 · 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

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bear Creek Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    77 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Canaan Road

    2259 ft · 1 min · Canaan Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
108 mi · 64%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 12%
Bear Creek Pike
19.9 mi · 12%
I 65 South
13.1 mi · 8%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 01m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wartrace
01h 37m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Sunny 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 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from East Chattanooga and 84.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 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 Pleasant, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 East Chattanooga and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 115.05 mi (185.16 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 Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,790
Coordinates35.5342400, -87.2069500
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Mount Pleasant (-87.20695, 35.53424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.48 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.35 $50.70
Premium $4.65 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.30 $31.61 $63.22

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 East Chattanooga, TN and Mount Pleasant, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 12:25:01, although it is 11:25:01 in Mount Pleasant.

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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.