Chattanooga to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

185.5 miles 298.6 km · straight line
232 miles estimated 373.3 km · driving distance
4h 40min estimated drive time
$22 - $27 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Chattanooga to Elizabethtown is 185.5 miles (298.6 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located N of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 232 miles, taking about 4h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 40min $22 - $27 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 36min $19–$35* Budget
Train ~4h 26min $28–$81* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Elizabethtown

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 62 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 134.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients