Chattanooga to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chattanooga from Lakeland?

The distance from Chattanooga to Lakeland is 522.8 miles (841.4 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SSE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 627.4 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Lakeland in Florida.

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. 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 Lakeland. 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.