How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Livingston, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Livingston, TN is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.89 mi
02h 25m
Flight
91.16 mi
146.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.16 mi
Kilometers
146.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.89 mi
Kilometers
184.9 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Fri, Apr 17, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Livingston
Fri, Apr 17, 2:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East 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
Spencer
TN

Town in Tennessee, USA

From East Chattanooga
57.5 mi
01h 12m
To Livingston
57.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward TN 153 North

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Artillery Road

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Artillery Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Court Square

    35 m · 5 sec · West Court Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Artillery Road
62.4 mi · 54%
Dayton
39.7 mi · 35%
TN 153 North
8.16 mi · 7%
Bonny Oaks Drive
2.02 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Artillery Road

Continue on Artillery Road

62.4 mi · 01h 18m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
01h 12m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Livingston?

The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 57.4 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Chattanooga and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Livingston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 91.16 mi (146.71 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Livingston

#2 Livingston

Town in Tennessee, US

Population4,129
Coordinates36.3834000, -85.3230200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Livingston (-85.32302, 36.3834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.35 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.7 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 · Apr 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Livingston, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 12:25:22, although it is 11:25:22 in Livingston.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.