Chattanooga to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

626.1 miles 1007.6 km · straight line
751.3 miles estimated 1209.1 km · driving distance
15h 7min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Chattanooga to Wilmington, Delaware is 626.1 miles (1007.6 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located NE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 751.3 miles, taking about 15h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Wilmington, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 7min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 8min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 39min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients