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

The driving distance from Mount Juliet, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.41 mi
02h 20m
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
140.41 mi
Kilometers
225.97 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Mon, May 25, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Juliet
Mon, May 25, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Juliet
2026-05-25T03:03
Arrive East Chattanooga
Mon, May 25, 5:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Juliet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Mount Juliet
68.8 mi
01h 10m
To East Chattanooga
71.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mount Juliet Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · North Mount Juliet Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Hobson Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Hobson Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    115.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Juliet and East 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
116 mi · 82%
Hobson Pike
7.06 mi · 5%
North Mount Juliet Road
6.48 mi · 5%
Old Hickory Boulevard
2.26 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 08m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 10m from Mount Juliet
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 68.8 miles from Mount Juliet and 71.6 miles from East Chattanooga.

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 34.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Juliet and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Juliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Chattanooga.

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 Mount Juliet and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 105.96 mi (170.53 km).

Mount Juliet

#1 Mount Juliet

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

Population38,526
Coordinates36.2000500, -86.5186100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mount Juliet Road (-86.518878, 36.200078)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.41
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.70 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.65 $23.08 $46.17
Diesel $5.30 $26.31 $52.62

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 Mount Juliet, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Mount Juliet is 03:03:02, although it is 04:03:02 in East Chattanooga.

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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.