Chattanooga to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388.8 miles 625.7 km · straight line
461.9 miles actual route 743.3 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Chattanooga to Jacksonville, Florida is 388.8 miles (625.7 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 461.9 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, Florida. 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 Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM