Chattanooga to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

690.7 miles 1111.5 km · straight line
813.4 miles actual route 1309.1 km · driving distance
14h 52min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Houston?

The distance from Chattanooga to Houston is 690.7 miles (1111.5 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 813.4 miles, taking about 14h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Houston 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 Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 52min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 50min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~19h 20min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Houston

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM