Chattanooga to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

528.5 miles 850.6 km · straight line
597.6 miles actual route 961.7 km · driving distance
11h 4min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Washington DC?

The distance from Chattanooga to Washington DC is 528.5 miles (850.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.6 miles, taking about 11h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 4min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 17min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~14h 23min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM