Chattanooga to Nacogdoches: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589.3 miles 948.4 km · straight line
707.2 miles estimated 1138.1 km · driving distance
14h 14min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Nacogdoches?

The distance from Chattanooga to Nacogdoches is 589.3 miles (948.4 km) as the crow flies. Nacogdoches is located WSW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.2 miles, taking about 14h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Nacogdoches in Texas.

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 Nacogdoches. 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 Nacogdoches

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 14min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 5min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 30min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Nacogdoches

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Nacogdoches
31.60°N, 94.66°W
America/Chicago
92m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients