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

The driving distance from Pleasant View, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
87.12 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.82 mi
101.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.82 mi
Kilometers
101.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.12 mi
Kilometers
140.21 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 3:43 PM EDT
Return by in Pleasant View
Fri, Apr 17, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant View
2026-04-17T13:02
Arrive East Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant View
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
Dunlap
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Pleasant View
43.5 mi
00h 50m
To East Chattanooga
43.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly 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 Pleasant View and East Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant View Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Pleasant View Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway

    746 ft · 15 sec · Old McMinnville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    2181 ft · 47 sec · Old Nashville Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prater Town Road

    933 ft · 43 sec · Prater Town Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nashville Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam

    1331 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Dayton Pike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 17 South

    865 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 39 sec · Glass Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant View and East Chattanooga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
34.4 mi · 39%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 14%
Nashville Highway
9.77 mi · 11%
Dayton Pike
8.04 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.54 mi · 3%
Pleasant View Road
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunlap
00h 50m from Pleasant View
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant View 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 Pleasant View to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 43.5 miles from Pleasant View and 43.6 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 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 East 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 East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant View and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 62.82 mi (101.1 km).

Pleasant View

#1 Pleasant View

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

Population5,055
Coordinates35.7414600, -85.9949900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant View Road (-85.994834, 35.741409)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $11.58
Round trip
$23.15
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.58 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.06 $26.11
Premium $4.65 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.30 $16.28 $32.57

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 Pleasant View, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Pleasant View is 13:02:53, although it is 14:02:53 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.