Baltimore to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.2 miles 903.1 km · straight line
635 miles actual route 1021.9 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Chattanooga?

The distance from Baltimore to Chattanooga is 561.2 miles (903.1 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 635 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~15h 24min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM