Chattanooga to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798 miles 1284.3 km · straight line
957.7 miles estimated 1541.2 km · driving distance
19h 16min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from St. Paul?

The distance from Chattanooga to St. Paul is 798 miles (1284.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 957.7 miles, taking about 19h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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 St. Paul. 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. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 16min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 7min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 3min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients