Auburn, Alabama to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

168.6 miles 271.3 km · straight line
210.7 miles estimated 339.1 km · driving distance
4h 14min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Chattanooga?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Chattanooga is 168.6 miles (271.3 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located N of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 210.7 miles, taking about 4h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama and Chattanooga in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 14min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 5min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 1min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 147.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients