Chattanooga to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

718.4 miles 1156.2 km · straight line
873.1 miles actual route 1405.1 km · driving distance
16h 14min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Omaha?

The distance from Chattanooga to Omaha is 718.4 miles (1156.2 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 873.1 miles, taking about 16h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 14min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 29min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~21h 6min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Omaha

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM