The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Pleasant View, TN covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, TN 8, Harrison Ferry Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 87.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and TN 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.6 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and TN 8. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (TN 111): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.9 miles (SR 56 / South Chancery Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Depart onto TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
21.5 mi into trip|~26m in|TN 111
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
72.9 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|SR 56 / South Chancery Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / South Chancery Street
Navigation decision point
4
73 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|SR 380 / West Morford Street
Turn left onto SR 380 / West Morford Street
Navigation decision point
4
85.2 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|Prater Town Road
Turn left onto Prater Town Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
20.6 mi
24m
TN 8
12.6 mi
17m
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi
17m
SR 111
11.5 mi
13m
Nashville Highway
9.8 mi
11m
State Highway 8
7.3 mi
9m
TN 111
5.9 mi
6m
West Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 20.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Pleasant View, TN.
1
Start on TN 8
0.2 mi·31 sec·West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
3
Merge onto US 27
21 mi·24 min·US 27
4
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111
5.9 mi·6 min·TN 111
5
Continue on SR 111
11 mi·13 min·SR 111
6
Continue on TN 8; TN 111
13 mi·17 min·TN 8; TN 111
7
Turn left onto TN 8
7.3 mi·9 min·State Highway 8
8
Continue on TN 8
12 mi·17 min·Harrison Ferry Road
9
Turn slight right onto SR 56
1.3 mi·1 min·Beersheba Highway
10
Continue on SR 56
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Colville Street
11
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Chancery Street
12
Turn left onto SR 380
0.3 mi·26 sec·West Morford Street
13
Continue on SR 380
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
14
Continue on US 70S
9.8 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
15
Turn left onto Prater Town Road
0.2 mi·46 sec·Prater Town Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Old Nashville Highway
0.4 mi·43 sec·Old Nashville Highway
17
Continue on Old McMinnville Highway
0.1 mi·19 sec·Old McMinnville Highway
18
Turn left onto Pleasant View Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Pleasant View Road
19
Arrive at destination
Pleasant View Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant View, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Chattanooga, TN
· 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 87.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.71 one way
$27.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.05
$30.11
premium
$4.89
$16.88
$33.75
diesel
$5.61
$19.36
$38.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.67
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.28
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Late night
in Chattanooga on Saturday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pleasant View, TN
Late night
in Pleasant View on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Dunlap, TN
44 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Pleasant View, TN covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, TN 8, Harrison Ferry Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (TN 111): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.9 miles (SR 56 / South Chancery Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Pleasant View, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
