Aurora, Illinois to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Chattanooga?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Chattanooga is 491.7 miles (791.3 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located SSE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 590.1 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois 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.