Day trip from Chattanooga to Columbus
Columbus lies 289 km (180 mi) south of Chattanooga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Columbus is a realistic day trip from Chattanooga: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
| Chattanooga | Columbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 181,099 | 206,922 |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 37401–37450 | 31901–31999 |
What to see in Columbus
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| National Infantry Museum | 300,000 | — |
The busiest is National Infantry Museum at 300,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Columbus
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Staying in Columbus
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Common questions
How far is Columbus from Chattanooga?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south of Chattanooga; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattanooga to Columbus by road?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattanooga and Columbus?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.