Chattanooga to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

710 miles 1142.6 km · straight line
778 miles actual route 1252.1 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Miami?

The distance from Chattanooga to Miami is 710 miles (1142.6 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SSE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Miami 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 Miami. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Miami

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM