Burlington, North Carolina to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

337.8 miles 543.7 km · straight line
405.4 miles estimated 652.4 km · driving distance
8h 9min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Chattanooga?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Chattanooga is 337.8 miles (543.7 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located W of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.4 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. 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 Burlington, North Carolina 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 Burlington, North Carolina to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 9min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 47min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 45min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients