Brownsville to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

960.8 miles 1546.2 km · straight line
1152.9 miles estimated 1855.4 km · driving distance
23h 12min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Chattanooga?

The distance from Brownsville to Chattanooga is 960.8 miles (1546.2 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located NE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1152.9 miles, taking about 23h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 12min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 50min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~30h 10min $138–$404* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
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 320 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients