Chattanooga to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1125.3 miles 1811 km · straight line
1290.2 miles actual route 2076.4 km · driving distance
23h 9min estimated drive time
$124 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Denver?

The distance from Chattanooga to Denver is 1125.3 miles (1811 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located WNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1290.2 miles, taking about 23h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Denver in Colorado.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga and Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 9min $124 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 47min $103–$194* Budget
Train ~30h 6min $155–$452* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Denver

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 375 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM