Chattanooga to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chattanooga from Outer Banks?
The distance from Chattanooga to Outer Banks is 555.9 miles (894.7 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located E of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.1 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Outer Banks in North Carolina.
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 Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator