Chattanooga to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

223 miles 358.9 km · straight line
277 miles actual route 445.8 km · driving distance
5h 33min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Louisville?

The distance from Chattanooga to Louisville is 223 miles (358.9 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located N of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 277 miles, taking about 5h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Louisville in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga and Louisville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chattanooga to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 33min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 40min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 16min $33–$97* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 74 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 111.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM