Chattanooga to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.2 miles 1052.9 km · straight line
785.1 miles estimated 1263.5 km · driving distance
15h 48min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Chattanooga to West Palm Beach is 654.2 miles (1052.9 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 785.1 miles, taking about 15h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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. 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 West Palm Beach. 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 West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 48min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 58min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 32min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
West Palm Beach
26.72°N, 80.05°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients