The drive from Pleasant View, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 21.2 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 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
43.9 miles from Pleasant View, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 87.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and TN 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 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 21.2 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 around 1.8 miles in near Old McMinnville Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Old McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70S / Nashville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (SR 56 / Beersheba Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.8 mi into trip|~6m in|Old McMinnville Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip|~8m in|US 70S / Nashville Highway
Turn right onto US 70S / Nashville Highway
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip|~24m in|SR 56 / Beersheba Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56 / Beersheba Highway
Navigation decision point
4
36.1 mi into trip|~53m in|TN 8; TN 111
At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111
Navigation decision point
5
87.3 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward Downtown
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
21.2 mi
25m
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
10m
TN 111
5.9 mi
7m
West Main Street
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 21.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant View, TN and Chattanooga, TN.
1
Start on Pleasant View Road
1.8 mi·6 min·Pleasant View Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway
0.1 mi·14 sec·Old McMinnville Highway
3
Continue on Old Nashville Highway
0.4 mi·47 sec·Old Nashville Highway
4
Turn left onto Prater Town Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Prater Town Road
5
Turn right onto US 70S
9.8 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
6
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
7
Continue on SR 380
308 ft·11 sec·West Main Street
8
Continue on SR 380
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Main Street
9
Continue on SR 380
0.4 mi·43 sec·East Main Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56
1.3 mi·1 min·Beersheba Highway
11
Turn slight left onto TN 8
12 mi·17 min·Harrison Ferry Road
12
Continue on TN 8
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 8
13
At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111
13 mi·17 min·TN 8; TN 111
14
Continue on SR 111
11 mi·13 min·SR 111
15
Continue on TN 111
5.9 mi·7 min·TN 111
16
Merge onto US 27
21 mi·25 min·US 27
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Exit 1AToward Downtown
18
Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.3 mi·45 sec·West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
TN 8
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 43.9 miles from Pleasant View, TN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chattanooga, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasant View, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pleasant View, TN
This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pleasant View, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 21.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Pleasant View, TN
· 1h 4m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.07
$30.14
premium
$4.89
$16.90
$33.79
diesel
$5.61
$19.39
$38.77
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
$9.22
$4.21
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.68
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.29
$5.62
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 16, 2026
Origin
Pleasant View, TN
Night
in Pleasant View on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chattanooga, TN
Night
in Chattanooga on Friday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 58m 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 Pleasant View, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 43.9 miles from Pleasant View, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Old McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70S / Nashville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (SR 56 / Beersheba Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pleasant View, TN to Chattanooga, 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.
