Chattanooga to Gainesville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chattanooga from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Chattanooga to Gainesville, Florida is 411.3 miles (662 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located SSE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.6 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Gainesville, Florida in Florida.

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 Gainesville, Florida. 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.