Chattanooga to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

283.8 miles 456.7 km · straight line
354.7 miles estimated 570.9 km · driving distance
7h 8min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Cincinnati?

The distance from Chattanooga to Cincinnati is 283.8 miles (456.7 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located N of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 354.7 miles, taking about 7h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Cincinnati in Ohio.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga and Cincinnati. 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 Chattanooga to Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 8min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 34min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 47min $43–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients