Chattanooga to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

427 miles 687.2 km · straight line
512.4 miles estimated 824.6 km · driving distance
10h 18min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Chattanooga to Harrisonburg is 427 miles (687.2 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located NE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 512.4 miles, taking about 10h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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 Harrisonburg. 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 Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 18min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 22min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 47min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients