Chattanooga to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

676.7 miles 1089 km · straight line
791.9 miles actual route 1274.4 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Chattanooga to Dallas, Texas is 676.7 miles (1089 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located W of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791.9 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Dallas, Texas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Dallas, Texas. 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 Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM