How far is Louisville, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Louisville, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Chattanooga.
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Start on Honey Rock Way
22 m · 9 sec · Honey Rock Way
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Turn left onto Louisville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Quarry Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Quarry Road
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Turn right onto Miser Station Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Miser Station Road
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Continue on North Farnum Street
2109 ft · 1 min · North Farnum Street
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Turn sharp left onto Endsley Quarry Lane
1359 ft · 60 sec · Endsley Quarry Lane
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Turn sharp right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · West Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on East Lee Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Sugar Limb Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road
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Take the ramp left
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Chattanooga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sugar Limb Road
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 leaving Louisville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 53.4 miles from Louisville and 53.5 miles from Chattanooga.
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 17.8 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 2:50 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.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Louisville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 89 mi (143.23 km).
#1 Louisville
Human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,139 |
| Coordinates | 35.8217500, -84.0479600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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