Chattanooga to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1528 miles 2459.1 km · straight line
1765.5 miles actual route 2841.3 km · driving distance
31h 18min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 34min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Phoenix?

The distance from Chattanooga to Phoenix is 1528 miles (2459.1 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1765.5 miles, taking about 31h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 34min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 18min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 34min $141–$265* Budget
Train ~40h 41min $212–$618* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 509 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM