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

The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.53 mi
03h 20m
Flight
181.02 mi
291.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.02 mi
Kilometers
291.32 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.53 mi
Kilometers
319.5 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Mount Carmel
99.2 mi
01h 40m
To Chattanooga
99.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    148 m · 25 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Englewood Avenue

    1387 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    18.4 mi · 22 min · West Stone Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 42%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 33%
West Stone Drive
18.4 mi · 9%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 8%
I 24 West
6.44 mi · 3%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
181 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
01h 40m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Mount Carmel and 99.4 miles from Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 181.02 mi (291.32 km).

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#1 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,425
Coordinates36.5453800, -82.6609900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga

#2 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-82.660989, 36.545378)
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.81 $59.63
Premium $4.65 $32.62 $65.25
Diesel $5.30 $37.18 $74.36

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 Mount Carmel and Chattanooga. The current time is 06:29:32.

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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.