How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Louisville, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Louisville, TN is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Louisville.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street
1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1547 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 51 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 East Chattanooga and Louisville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bonny Oaks Drive
Continue straight
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
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 East 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 East Chattanooga to Louisville?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 50.1 miles from East Chattanooga and 50.1 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Rain Showers near Louisville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 85.46 mi (137.53 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
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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