Chattanooga to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1670.9 miles 2689.1 km · straight line
1918 miles actual route 3086.7 km · driving distance
33h 27min estimated drive time
$185 - $227 estimated fuel cost
~3h 52min flight time
281° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Las Vegas?

The distance from Chattanooga to Las Vegas is 1670.9 miles (2689.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1918 miles, taking about 33h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 52min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 27min $185 - $227 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 8min $153–$288* Budget
Train ~43h 29min $230–$671* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 557 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 139 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM