How far is Knoxville, TN from Livingston, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Livingston, TN is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
106.73 mi
02h 06m
Flight
83.49 mi
134.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.49 mi
Kilometers
134.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.73 mi
Kilometers
171.76 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-17T10:56
Arrive Livingston
Fri, Apr 17, 1:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From Knoxville
53.3 mi
01h 03m
To Livingston
53.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 Knoxville and Livingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 70N: Monterey, Livingston

    1093 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Crossville Highway

    109 m · 7 sec · Crossville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Stratton Avenue

    2346 ft · 49 sec · East Stratton Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Holly Street

    1597 ft · 34 sec · South Holly Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Commercial Avenue

    1948 ft · 35 sec · West Commercial Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Livingston Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Livingston Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Monterey Highway

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Monterey Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    2372 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cookeville Highway

    1749 ft · 25 sec · Cookeville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Court Square

    35 m · 5 sec · West Court Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
66.5 mi · 62%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 17%
Monterey Highway
13.4 mi · 13%
Livingston Highway
3.35 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.64 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

66.5 mi · 01h 11m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
01h 03m from Knoxville
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Livingston?

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Knoxville and 53.4 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 83.49 mi (134.36 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Livingston

#2 Livingston

Town in Tennessee, US

Population4,129
Coordinates36.3834000, -85.3230200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Livingston (-85.32302, 36.3834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.43
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.22 $28.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.65 $17.55 $35.09
Diesel $5.30 $20.00 $39.99

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 Knoxville, TN and Livingston, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 10:56:25, although it is 09:56:25 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.