How far is Ringgold, GA from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Ringgold, GA to Chattanooga, TN is about 17.8 miles (28.7 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ringgold and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringgold and Chattanooga.
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Start on Claiborne Street
24 m · 9 sec · Claiborne Street
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Turn left onto Tennessee Street
89 m · 11 sec · Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Highway
1113 ft · 26 sec · Alabama Highway
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Take the ramp right
2540 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringgold and Chattanooga.
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.
Alabama Highway
Merge slight left
7.49 mi · 00h 08m
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 Ringgold and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ringgold to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 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 Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Ringgold and 8.9 miles from Chattanooga.
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 3.3 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 $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringgold and Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ringgold and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 14.47 mi (23.28 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
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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