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Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Livingston, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

115.6 mi

186 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, TN

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Downtown Livingston, TN, TN

Livingston, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Livingston, TN covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Artillery Road, US 27, TN 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.4 miles on Artillery Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Livingston, TN covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Artillery Road is the longest continuous segment at about 62.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Livingston, TN is easy. At 2h 24m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 27): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 21.5 miles (TN 111): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Depart onto TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 27

Merge onto US 27

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
21.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | TN 111

Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
115.5 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | West Court Square

Turn left onto West Court Square

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Artillery Road 62.4 mi 1h 18m
US 27 20.6 mi 24m
TN 8 12.6 mi 17m
SR 111 11.5 mi 13m
TN 111 5.9 mi 6m
West Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
West Martin Luther King Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
West Court Square <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Artillery Road — 62.4 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Livingston, TN.

1

Start on TN 8

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
3

Merge onto US 27

21 mi · 24 min · US 27
4

Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111

5.9 mi · 6 min · TN 111
5

Continue on SR 111

11 mi · 13 min · SR 111
6

Continue on TN 8; TN 111

13 mi · 17 min · TN 8; TN 111
7

Continue on SR 111

62 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Artillery Road
8

Continue on SR 111

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
9

Turn left onto West Court Square

115 ft · 5 sec · West Court Square
10

Arrive at destination

West Court Square

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.8 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livingston, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chattanooga, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chattanooga, TN

This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Artillery Road for about 62.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.8 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Dunlap, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunlap, TN

58 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Soddy-Daisy, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spencer, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Artillery Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.4 miles.

Arriving in Livingston, TN

The final approach into Livingston, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Livingston, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14237604333

Visit website

Renaissance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14236436096

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.07 one way

$36.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.84 $39.69
premium $4.89 $22.25 $44.49
diesel $5.61 $25.52 $51.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.14 $5.55
Efficient EV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62
EV Truck/SUV 46.2 0 $16.18 $7.40

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chattanooga, TN

Evening in Chattanooga on Friday

Local time

7:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livingston, TN

Evening in Livingston on Friday

Local time

6:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Dunlap, TN

58 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Livingston, TN covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Artillery Road, US 27, TN 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Chattanooga, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Livingston, TN is easy. At 2h 24m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 8 / West Martin Luther King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 27): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 21.5 miles (TN 111): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Chattanooga, TN to Livingston, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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