Distance from Washington to Chattanooga by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Chattanooga (TN) is 530 miles or 852 kilometers or 460 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Chattanooga is 598 miles (963 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 68 miles or 111 km.

Washington to Chattanooga Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Chattanooga, TN
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Chattanooga, TN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Chattanooga, Tennessee is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Chattanooga, TN

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Chattanooga, Tennessee is 598 miles or 963 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Chattanooga, TN is 598 miles or 963 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Chattanooga, Tennessee is approximately 598 miles (963 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Chattanooga, TN

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Chattanooga, TN?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 5 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Chattanooga take?
Washington and Chattanooga are 11 hours 5 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Chattanooga

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Chattanooga (TN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Chattanooga
2025-12-18, 11:47:23 EST	2025-12-18, 11:47:23 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Chattanooga Tennessee, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Chattanooga, TN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	598 mi	963 km	519.3 nmi
Straight line distance	530 mi	852 km	460 nmi
Difference	68 mi	111 km	59 nmi

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