How far is Livingston, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Livingston, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.16 mi
01h 48m
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
107.16 mi
Kilometers
172.45 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Livingston
Fri, Apr 17, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-17T08:35
Arrive Knoxville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Livingston
53.6 mi
00h 54m
To Knoxville
53.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Square

    39 m · 11 sec · West Court Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    2255 ft · 38 sec · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cookeville Highway

    2460 ft · 40 sec · Cookeville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    2159 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    16.6 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Holly Street

    1597 ft · 32 sec · South Holly Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Stratton Avenue

    2346 ft · 47 sec · East Stratton Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Crossville Highway

    854 ft · 21 sec · Crossville Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    860 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crossville Highway
86.1 mi · 80%
West Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Cookeville Highway
0.87 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
East Stratton Avenue
0.44 mi
West Broad Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Crossville Highway

Merge slight left

82.9 mi · 01h 31m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
00h 54m from Livingston
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 53.6 miles from Livingston and 53.6 miles from Knoxville.

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 23.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Livingston and Knoxville, 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 Livingston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

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

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Town in Tennessee, US

Population4,129
Coordinates36.3834000, -85.3230200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: West Court Square (-85.323363, 36.38333)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 Livingston, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Livingston is 08:35:53, although it is 09:35:53 in Knoxville.

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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.