Origin
Mount Carmel, TN
Evening in Mount Carmel on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Carmel, TN to East Chattanooga, TN
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
211 mi
340 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
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6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Carmel, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 219.5 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Mount Carmel to East Chattanooga takes approximately 3 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget about $33 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Navigating this path requires your full attention, as it relies on local roads rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward trip if you prefer avoiding busy highway traffic, though you should plan for a steady pace throughout the journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.5 miles from Mount Carmel, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a departure from the typical interstate grind, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating technical stretches on Smith Gravel Pit Road, Bobs Landing Road, and Savannah Highway. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, the road demands active steering and consistent focus compared to a standard freeway cruise. The character of the route remains consistent, favoring local connectivity over high-speed transit. Prepare for a winding experience that keeps you engaged with the road surface for the duration of the nearly four-hour journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and United States Route 64. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Smith Gravel Pit Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Smith Gravel Pit Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.4 miles (Bobs Landing Road): Navigation decision point; at 146.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Smith Gravel Pit Road
Turn sharp left onto Smith Gravel Pit Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Bobs Landing Road
At end of road, turn left onto Bobs Landing Road
Navigation decision point
5
146.1 mi into trip
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~3h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
161.3 mi into trip
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~3h 29m in
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I 24; US 64 / I 24;US 64
Merge onto I 24; US 64 / I 24;US 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
206.3 mi into trip
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~4h 21m in
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West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 66.8 mi | 1h 17m |
| United States Route 64 | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| I 24 | 43.7 mi | 49m |
| US 641 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Savannah Highway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Sewanee Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Smith Gravel Pit Road | 4.5 mi | 17m |
| Cumberland Street West | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, TN and East Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Mt Carmel Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
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Mt Carmel Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Smith Gravel Pit Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Smith Gravel Pit Road
3
Continue on Smith Gravel Pit Road
3.3 mi
·
13 min
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Smith Gravel Pit Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Bobs Landing Road
513 ft
·
22 sec
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Bobs Landing Road
5
Continue on Bobs Landing Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
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Bobs Landing Road
6
Turn left onto US 641
14 mi
·
16 min
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US 641
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
12 mi
·
14 min
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Savannah Highway
8
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
9
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
United States Route 64
10
Continue on US 64
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
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West College Street
11
Continue on US 64
67 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 64
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 41A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
15
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street West
16
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
17
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sollace M Freeman Highway
18
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
19
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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David Crockett Highway
20
Continue on US 41A
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
22
Merge onto I 24; US 64
44 mi
·
49 min
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I 24;US 64
Use the none lane.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 184B
Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
24
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi
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59 sec
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US 27
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Downtown
26
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
28
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 4th Street
29
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
30
Continue on Riverside Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
31
Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilcox Boulevard
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left onto SR 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodson Avenue
33
Turn right onto SR 17
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Glass Street
34
Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
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North Chamberlain Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
North Chamberlain Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, try to plan your departure during daylight hours to better navigate the turns. You only have one planned stop on the itinerary, so use it wisely to refuel or stretch your legs before tackling the remaining segments of the 219.5-mile drive. Since you aren't dealing with highway congestion, you have some flexibility in your schedule, but stay alert for changes in road conditions along the local thoroughfares. A practical tip for this specific trip is to double-check your navigation before setting out, as the reliance on smaller roads like Smith Gravel Pit Road means signage may be less frequent than on major state routes.
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 105.5 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.5 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, TN
This is one driving day of about 211 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Carmel, 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 US 64 for about 66.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.5 mi from Mount Carmel, TN · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.5 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.
Arriving in East Chattanooga, TN
The final approach into East Chattanooga, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Chattanooga, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.05 one way
$64.10 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.33 | $70.66 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.83 | $79.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.88 | $93.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.13 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.46 | $8.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.54 | $13.50 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
East Chattanooga, TN
Evening in East Chattanooga on Sunday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Carmel, TN to East Chattanooga, TN covers 211 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, United States Route 64, I 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.5 miles from Mount Carmel, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Smith Gravel Pit Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.4 miles (Bobs Landing Road): Navigation decision point; at 146.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Mount Carmel, TN to East Chattanooga, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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