Chattanooga to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1485.1 miles 2390 km · straight line
1744.1 miles actual route 2806.8 km · driving distance
30h 10min estimated drive time
$168 - $207 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Tucson?

The distance from Chattanooga to Tucson is 1485.1 miles (2390 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1744.1 miles, taking about 30h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 10min $168 - $207 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 12min $140–$262* Budget
Train ~39h 13min $209–$610* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Tucson

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 495 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM