Chattanooga to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596.3 miles 959.7 km · straight line
715.6 miles estimated 1151.6 km · driving distance
14h 24min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Chattanooga to Madison, Wisconsin is 596.3 miles (959.7 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 715.6 miles, taking about 14h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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.

How to Get from Chattanooga to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 24min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 17min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 43min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients