How far is Chattanooga, TN from Lawrenceburg, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.51 mi
02h 58m
Flight
115.21 mi
185.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.21 mi
Kilometers
185.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.51 mi
Kilometers
234.18 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Sat, May 30, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, May 31, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-05-30T20:12
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Sat, May 30, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
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
Huntland
TN

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

From Chattanooga
72.7 mi
01h 29m
To Lawrenceburg
72.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Lawrenceburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Lawrenceburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.7 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  23. 23

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Pulaski Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Gaines Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Gaines Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Jeter Way

    36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way

  29. 29

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Lawrenceburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
45.2 mi · 31%
Pulaski Highway
34.8 mi · 24%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 12%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 9%
Lawrenceburg Highway
9.75 mi · 7%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

44.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntland
01h 29m from Chattanooga
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Lawrenceburg?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Huntland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Chattanooga and 72.8 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Lawrenceburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chattanooga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 115.21 mi (185.42 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceburg

#2 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: Lawrenceburg (-87.33474, 35.2423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Lawrenceburg, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 20:12:25, although it is 19:12:25 in Lawrenceburg.

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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.