Chattanooga to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

362.4 miles 583.3 km · straight line
444 miles actual route 714.5 km · driving distance
8h 48min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Chattanooga to Columbus, Ohio is 362.4 miles (583.3 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NNE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444 miles, taking about 8h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Chattanooga and Columbus, Ohio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 48min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 34min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 22min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM