Chattanooga to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chattanooga from Reston?
The distance from Chattanooga to Reston is 516.2 miles (830.7 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located NE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.4 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Reston in Virginia.
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 Reston. 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 Reston
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator