Day trip from Columbus to Chattanooga
Chattanooga lies 289 km (180 mi) north of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Chattanooga is a realistic day trip from Columbus: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
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| Columbus | Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 206,922 | 181,099 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 31901–31999 | 37401–37450 |
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Common questions
How far is Chattanooga from Columbus?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north of Columbus; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Chattanooga 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 Columbus and Chattanooga?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.