How far is Chattanooga, TN from Louisville, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Louisville, TN is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Louisville.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 324
2123 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lee Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
67 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Endsley Quarry Lane
1544 ft · 1 min · Endsley Quarry Lane
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Turn sharp right onto South Farnum Street
2109 ft · 55 sec · South Farnum Street
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Turn left onto Miser Station Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Miser Station Road
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Turn left onto Quarry Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Quarry Road
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Continue on Louisville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto Honey Rock Way
22 m · 3 sec · Honey Rock Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Honey Rock Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Louisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Rain Showers near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Louisville?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Chattanooga and 52.9 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chattanooga and Rain Showers near Louisville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 89 mi (143.23 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
Human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,139 |
| Coordinates | 35.8217500, -84.0479600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisville (-84.04796, 35.82175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.10 | $28.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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