Chattanooga to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582.3 miles 937.1 km · straight line
685.9 miles actual route 1103.9 km · driving distance
12h 51min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Kansas City?

The distance from Chattanooga to Kansas City is 582.3 miles (937.1 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.9 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Kansas City in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga and Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 51min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 25min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 42min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM