How far is Chattanooga, TN from Memphis, TN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chattanooga and Memphis is 267.99 miles (431.28 km).

Flight distance from Chattanooga, TN to Memphis, TN is 267.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Chattanooga to Memphis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Memphis, Tennessee is: 339.9 miles (547.01 km) by car.

Driving from Chattanooga to Memphis will take approximately 04 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Chattanooga is known for its many waterfalls, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Tennessee Aquarium and the Rock City Gardens.

Population 184742
GPS Coordinates 35°2'44"N 85°18'35"W
Latitude 35.0456300
Longitude -85.3096800
Altitude 206
Country United States
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#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in western Tennessee. Memphis is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

Population 649705
GPS Coordinates 35°8'58"N 90°2'56"W
Latitude 35.1495300
Longitude -90.0489800
Altitude 78
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Chattanooga and Memphis

The distance between Chattanooga and Memphis is 547 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 03:03:09, although it is 02:03:09 in Memphis.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.4 liters (11.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chattanooga and Memphis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chattanooga to Memphis is $37.66 (diesel $50.17).

Tennessee gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.14 $3.56 $3.93 $4.18
Total $37.66 $42.67 $47.17 $50.17

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chattanooga and Memphis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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