Chattanooga to Emporia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chattanooga from Emporia?

The distance from Chattanooga to Emporia is 644.7 miles (1037.6 km) as the crow flies. Emporia is located WNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 773.7 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Emporia in Kansas.

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.

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