Austin, Texas to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

794.2 miles 1278.2 km · straight line
923.1 miles actual route 1485.6 km · driving distance
16h 55min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Chattanooga?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Chattanooga is 794.2 miles (1278.2 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 923.1 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas and Chattanooga. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 55min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 18min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~22h 0min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM