How far is Memphis, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Memphis and Chattanooga is 267.99 miles (431.28 km).
Flight distance from Memphis, TN to Chattanooga, TN is 267.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Memphis to Chattanooga with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Chattanooga, Tennessee is: 337.4 miles (543 km) by car.
Driving from Memphis to Chattanooga will take approximately 04 hours 57 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Chattanooga: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688,35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time Between Memphis and Chattanooga
The distance between Memphis and Chattanooga is 543 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 02 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 Memphis, TN and Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Memphis is 18:57:23, although it is 19:57:23 in Chattanooga.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.07 liters (11.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Memphis and Chattanooga.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Memphis to Chattanooga is $37.38 (diesel $49.8).
Tennessee gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.14 | $3.56 | $3.93 | $4.18 |
| Total | $37.38 | $42.36 | $46.83 | $49.8 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Memphis and Chattanooga (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
