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

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Pleasant View, TN is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
162.86 mi
03h 07m
Flight
135.94 mi
218.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.94 mi
Kilometers
218.78 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.86 mi
Kilometers
262.1 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant View
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Fri, Oct 16, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Pleasant View
Fri, Oct 16, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:08 AM to 10:08 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
10:44 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
81.4 mi
01h 33m
To Pleasant View
81.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 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 East Chattanooga and Pleasant View.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    130.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  10. 10

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

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

    1803 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
131 mi · 80%
I 24 West
22.6 mi · 14%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 1%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
North Willow Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 26m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 33m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East 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 East Chattanooga to Pleasant View?

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from East Chattanooga and 81.5 miles from Pleasant View.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 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 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 East Chattanooga and Sunny near Pleasant View.

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 Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 135.94 mi (218.78 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 Pleasant View

Pleasant View is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3942200, -87.0366700
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Pleasant View (-87.03667, 36.39422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.75 L · about $22.45
Round trip
$44.90
11.5 gal · 43.5 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $22.45 $44.90
Mid-grade $4.37 $25.10 $50.20
Premium $4.77 $27.45 $54.90
Diesel $6.00 $34.51 $69.02

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 East Chattanooga, TN and Pleasant View, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 22:34:21, although it is 21:34:21 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.