Charleston, West Virginia to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Chattanooga?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Chattanooga is 305.9 miles (492.3 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located SW of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.4 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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.