Alexandria to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alexandria from Chattanooga?

The distance from Alexandria to Chattanooga is 486.5 miles (782.9 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located NE of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.8 miles, taking about 11h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Chattanooga in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alexandria and Chattanooga. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.