Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, TN
Kelly
Columbia Hill, TN
K
Livingston, TN to Columbia Hill, TN is 25.7 miles and takes about 50m via SR 84, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. With most of the drive on highway, you'll cover ground quickly before transitioning to more local roads. It's a straightforward connection, suitable for a quick hop or as part of a larger travel plan.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 84 | 16.7 mi | 25m |
| Columbia Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| Anderson Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hanging Limb Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cookeville Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, TN and Columbia Hill, TN.
Start on West Court Square
Turn left onto SR 85
Turn straight onto SR 85
Continue on SR 111
Take the exit
Turn straight onto SR 84
Turn left onto SR 164
Continue on SR 164
Turn left onto Anderson Road
Continue on Anderson Road
Turn right onto Columbia Hill Road
Continue on Columbia Hill Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 85 / West Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto SR 164 / North Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Anderson Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Livingston on Sunday
Local time
10:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Columbia Hill on Sunday
Local time
10:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route features a 65% highway share, meaning you'll spend the majority of your 50-minute drive on higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway, SR 84, is 16.7 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, specifically Columbia Hill Road and Anderson Road, as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of cruising and more local road navigation.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 84 and Columbia Hill Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 85 / West Broad Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 85 / West Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.3 miles (SR 164 / North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,278 ft
Total Descent
1,034 ft
Highest Point
1,954 ft
~22 mi in
Elevation Range
1,026 ft
Founded 1833
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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