Arlington, Texas to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

694.8 miles 1118.2 km · straight line
833.8 miles estimated 1341.8 km · driving distance
16h 46min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Chattanooga?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Chattanooga is 694.8 miles (1118.2 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 833.8 miles, taking about 16h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 46min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 7min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 48min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients