How far is Mount Pleasant, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Chattanooga.
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Start on Mt Pleasant Lane
21 m · 9 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane
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Turn left onto Old Knoxville Highway
1396 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway
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Turn left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn left
1561 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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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 Pleasant and Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Mount Pleasant and Mostly Clear near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Mount Pleasant and 88.4 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Clear near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 155.72 mi (250.6 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,972 |
| Coordinates | 36.1695400, -82.9068200 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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