Champaign to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.4 miles 620.2 km · straight line
462.4 miles estimated 744.2 km · driving distance
9h 18min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Champaign from Chattanooga?

The distance from Champaign to Chattanooga is 385.4 miles (620.2 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located SSE of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.4 miles, taking about 9h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Champaign in Illinois 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. 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 Champaign 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 Champaign to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 18min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 10min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 50min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Champaign & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Champaign
40.12°N, 88.24°W
America/Chicago
225m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients