Chattanooga to Shenandoah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454 miles 730.6 km · straight line
544.8 miles estimated 876.7 km · driving distance
10h 58min estimated drive time
$52 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Shenandoah?

The distance from Chattanooga to Shenandoah is 454 miles (730.6 km) as the crow flies. Shenandoah is located NE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 544.8 miles, taking about 10h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Shenandoah in Virginia.

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 Shenandoah. 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 Shenandoah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 58min $52 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 10min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 25min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Shenandoah

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Shenandoah
38.53°N, 78.35°W
America/New_York
1234m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients