Chattanooga to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chattanooga from Minneapolis?

The distance from Chattanooga to Minneapolis is 804.2 miles (1294.2 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 965 miles, taking about 19h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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 Minneapolis. 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.