Chattanooga to Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.1 miles 616.5 km · straight line
459.7 miles estimated 739.8 km · driving distance
9h 15min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Delaware?

The distance from Chattanooga to Delaware is 383.1 miles (616.5 km) as the crow flies. Delaware is located NNE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.7 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Delaware 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 Delaware. 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 Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 15min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 6min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 47min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Delaware

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Delaware
40.30°N, 83.07°W
America/New_York
265m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients