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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 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 CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.13 mi
02h 46m
Flight
115.05 mi
185.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
167.13 mi
Kilometers
268.97 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-17T10:01
Arrive East Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 12:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Wartrace
TN

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

From Mount Pleasant
83.1 mi
01h 23m
To East Chattanooga
84 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canaan Road

    2324 ft · 1 min · Canaan Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

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

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 62%
Canaan Road
32.8 mi · 20%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21.2 mi · 13%
South Main Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wartrace
01h 23m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 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?

Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Mount Pleasant and 84 miles from East Chattanooga.

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 52 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

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#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,790
Coordinates35.5342400, -87.2069500
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.207056, 35.534291)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.32 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.64 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 Mount Pleasant, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Mount Pleasant is 10:01:26, although it is 11:01:26 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.