Allentown to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

658.8 miles 1060.2 km · straight line
790.5 miles estimated 1272.2 km · driving distance
15h 54min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Chattanooga?

The distance from Allentown to Chattanooga is 658.8 miles (1060.2 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located WSW of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.5 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Chattanooga in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown 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.

How to Get from Allentown to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 54min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 5min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 40min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients