Chattanooga to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chattanooga from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Chattanooga to Columbia, Missouri is 472.1 miles (759.7 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located NW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.4 miles, taking about 11h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.

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 Chattanooga and Columbia, Missouri. 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.