Chattanooga to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.6 miles 530.5 km · straight line
390.1 miles actual route 627.8 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Indianapolis?

The distance from Chattanooga to Indianapolis is 329.6 miles (530.5 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located N of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.1 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Indianapolis in Indiana.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $47–$137* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM