Chattanooga to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379 miles 610 km · straight line
476.6 miles actual route 767 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Raleigh?

The distance from Chattanooga to Raleigh is 379 miles (610 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.6 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM