Chattanooga to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1239.8 miles 1995.3 km · straight line
1426.9 miles actual route 2296.3 km · driving distance
24h 42min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from El Paso?

The distance from Chattanooga to El Paso is 1239.8 miles (1995.3 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located W of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1426.9 miles, taking about 24h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and El Paso 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. 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 El Paso. 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 El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 42min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 38min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~32h 7min $171–$499* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & El Paso

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 413 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM