Chattanooga to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

569.5 miles 916.5 km · straight line
659 miles actual route 1060.5 km · driving distance
12h 56min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Milwaukee?

The distance from Chattanooga to Milwaukee is 569.5 miles (916.5 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659 miles, taking about 12h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 56min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 31min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 49min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM