Chattanooga to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.4 miles 589.7 km · straight line
439.7 miles estimated 707.6 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from St. Louis?

The distance from Chattanooga to St. Louis is 366.4 miles (589.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 439.7 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and St. Louis in Missouri.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga and St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients