Anderson, Indiana to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.2 miles 563.6 km · straight line
420.2 miles estimated 676.3 km · driving distance
8h 27min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Anderson, Indiana from Chattanooga?

The distance from Anderson, Indiana to Chattanooga is 350.2 miles (563.6 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located S of Anderson, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.2 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Anderson, Indiana in Indiana 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anderson, Indiana 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 Anderson, Indiana to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 27min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 8min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 2min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anderson, Indiana & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Anderson, Indiana
40.11°N, 85.68°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
268m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients