How far is Pleasant View, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Pleasant View, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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City in Tennessee, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant View and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant View and Chattanooga.
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Start on Pleasant View Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Pleasant View Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway
746 ft · 15 sec · Old McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
2181 ft · 47 sec · Old Nashville Highway
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Turn left onto Prater Town Road
933 ft · 43 sec · Prater Town Road
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Turn right onto Nashville Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right
21.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1176 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1541 ft · 45 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 Pleasant View 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.
State Highway 8
Merge slight right
21.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant View and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant View to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Pleasant View and 46 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pleasant View and Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant View and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant View and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 61.65 mi (99.22 km).
#1 Pleasant View
Human settlement in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,055 |
| Coordinates | 35.7414600, -85.9949900 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
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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