Chattanooga to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692.6 miles 1114.7 km · straight line
831.1 miles estimated 1337.6 km · driving distance
16h 43min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Wichita?

The distance from Chattanooga to Wichita is 692.6 miles (1114.7 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located WNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 831.1 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Wichita in Kansas.

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 Wichita. 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 Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 43min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 4min $66–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 44min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Wichita

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients