How far is Ringgold, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Ringgold, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.51 mi
01h 52m
Flight
80.29 mi
129.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.29 mi
Kilometers
129.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.51 mi
Kilometers
179.46 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringgold
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ringgold
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 Ringgold
55.7 mi
00h 56m
To Johns Creek
55.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ringgold and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Claiborne Street

    24 m · 9 sec · Claiborne Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennessee Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Tennessee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Chattanooga Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Chattanooga Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 South

    971 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    84.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.9 mi · 76%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.5 mi · 9%
GA 141 North
6.5 mi · 6%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.81 mi · 3%
Chattanooga Road
1.04 mi · 1%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

84.7 mi · 01h 32m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White
00h 56m from Ringgold
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ringgold and Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ringgold to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 55.7 miles from Ringgold and 55.9 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringgold and Sunny near Johns Creek.

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 Ringgold and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 80.29 mi (129.21 km).

Ringgold

#1 Ringgold

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

Population3,492
Coordinates34.9159100, -85.1091200
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Johns Creek

#2 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Claiborne Street (-85.109037, 34.916075)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.61 $31.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.45 $34.90
Premium $4.78 $18.83 $37.65
Diesel $5.62 $22.16 $44.32

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 Ringgold and Johns Creek. The current time is 02:02:43.

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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.