Athens, Ohio to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Ohio from Chattanooga?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Chattanooga is 344.6 miles (554.6 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located SSW of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.5 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio 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. 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 Athens, Ohio 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.