How far is Chattanooga, TN from Ringgold, GA?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Ringgold, GA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Ringgold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Ringgold.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 151: Ringgold, LaFayette
2185 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Alabama Highway
1681 ft · 37 sec · Alabama Highway
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Tennessee Street
89 m · 11 sec · Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Claiborne Street
24 m · 3 sec · Claiborne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Claiborne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Ringgold.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
7.68 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Sunny near Ringgold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Ringgold?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Brainerd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Chattanooga and 8.6 miles from Ringgold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chattanooga and Sunny near Ringgold.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Ringgold. Straight-line distance: 14.47 mi (23.28 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ringgold
City in and the county seat of Catoosa County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,492 |
| Coordinates | 34.9159100, -85.1091200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ringgold (-85.10912, 34.91591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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