Chattanooga to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

517.9 miles 833.5 km · straight line
594.7 miles actual route 957 km · driving distance
11h 32min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Detroit?

The distance from Chattanooga to Detroit is 517.9 miles (833.5 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NNE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 594.7 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Detroit in Michigan.

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 Detroit. 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 Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 32min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 50min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~15h 0min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Detroit

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM