How far is Atlanta, GA from Ringgold, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Ringgold, GA is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.23 mi
01h 55m
Flight
90.52 mi
145.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.52 mi
Kilometers
145.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.23 mi
Kilometers
162.92 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-16T01:56
Arrive Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
50.6 mi
00h 57m
To Ringgold
50.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Ringgold.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Ringgold.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 76: Ringgold

    1913 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chattanooga Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chattanooga Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tennessee Street

    51 m · 6 sec · Tennessee Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Claiborne Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Claiborne Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Claiborne Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Ringgold.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
86.8 mi · 86%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 7%
Chattanooga Road
3.25 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 3%
US 41
0.36 mi
I 75 North
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

76.3 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White
00h 57m from Atlanta
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Ringgold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Ringgold?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Atlanta and 50.6 miles from Ringgold.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Ringgold.

Stop Ideas Near White

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

63 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

84 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Ringgold. Straight-line distance: 90.52 mi (145.67 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Ringgold

#2 Ringgold

City in and the county seat of Catoosa County, Georgia, United States

Population3,492
Coordinates34.9159100, -85.1091200
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Ringgold (-85.10912, 34.91591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Ringgold. The current time is 01:56:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.