Cedar Rapids to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cedar Rapids from Chattanooga?
The distance from Cedar Rapids to Chattanooga is 590.1 miles (949.7 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located SE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.1 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Chattanooga
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator