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Trip from East Chattanooga, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

169 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Mount Pleasant, TN, TN

Mount Pleasant, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN covers 169 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Bear Creek Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.5 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.42 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.5 miles from East Chattanooga, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 107.5 mi 2h
Tennessee National Guard Parkway 20.8 mi 22m
Bear Creek Pike 19.8 mi 22m
I 65 11.5 mi 12m
Dodson Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
North Willow Street 1.1 mi 2m
South Kelley Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 107.5 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

52 ft · 10 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
2

Turn sharp left onto SR 17

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Glass Street
3

Turn left onto SR 17

1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
4

Turn right onto SR 17

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East 3rd Street
5

Turn left onto SR 17

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
6

Turn left onto US 41; US 76

356 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
7

Turn right onto South Kelley Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Kelley Street
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
9

Merge onto I 24

108 mi · 2 hr · I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 74A Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 840

21 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Exit 31 Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 31A Toward I 65 South: Huntsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 65

11 mi · 12 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 46 Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
16

Keep slight right at fork

162 ft · 4 sec
Exit 46 Toward 412: Columbia
17

Turn right onto US 412

20 mi · 22 min · Bear Creek Pike
18

Take the exit

254 ft · 8 sec
19

Continue on Canaan Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Canaan Road
20

At end of road, turn right onto SR 243

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

SR 166; SR 243

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.5 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.5 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 37 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.5 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Chattanooga, TN

This is one driving day of about 169 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from East Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 107.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Coffee County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manchester, TN

85 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Chattanooga, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tracy City, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.5 miles from East Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Fiery Gizzard State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.3

Monteagle, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+18888672757

Visit website

Renaissance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14236436096

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14237604333

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 111.8 and 147.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
111.8 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 74A Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
8
133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31 Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
8
133.8 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Huntsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 31A Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
6
146.9 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Take the exit toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 46 Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
7
147.1 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 412: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 46 Toward 412: Columbia

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.42 one way

$52.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.01 $58.02
premium $4.89 $32.52 $65.05
diesel $5.61 $37.31 $74.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.7 0 $17.74 $8.11
Efficient EV 42.3 0 $14.79 $6.76
EV Truck/SUV 67.6 0 $23.66 $10.82

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

East Chattanooga, TN

Afternoon in East Chattanooga on Saturday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Mount Pleasant, TN

Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Saturday

Local time

2:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Manchester, TN

85 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

12 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

3h 15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 110.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

169 mi in 3h 15m, mostly highway — 107.5 mi of that is on I 24.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.5 mi on I 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 111.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 169 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 111.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Chattanooga, TN and Mount Pleasant, TN, road signs point toward Franklin, Huntsville, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.

Franklin

111.8 mi in | ~2h 8m

Huntsville

133.4 mi in | ~2h 33m

99: Columbia

146.9 mi in | ~2h 48m

Chapel Hill

146.9 mi in | ~2h 48m

412: Columbia

147.1 mi in | ~2h 48m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 169 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.5 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mount Pleasant, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 111.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Mount Pleasant, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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.

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