How far is Ringgold, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Ringgold, GA to Marietta, GA is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.36 mi
01h 21m
Flight
73.79 mi
118.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.79 mi
Kilometers
118.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.36 mi
Kilometers
134.16 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringgold
2026-04-16T00:14
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Ringgold
41.6 mi
00h 40m
To Marietta
41.8 mi
00h 40m

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
86°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 Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector

    1698 ft · 32 sec · Canton Road Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street Northwest

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Church Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest

    149 m · 12 sec · Church Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
77.1 mi · 92%
Church Street Northwest
1.41 mi · 2%
Chattanooga Road
1.04 mi · 1%
GA 5 Spur South
0.65 mi · 1%
Canton Road Connector
0.32 mi
Church Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.9 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 40m from Ringgold
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ringgold and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Ringgold and 41.8 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adairsville, 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 Adairsville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ringgold and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 73.79 mi (118.76 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
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Claiborne Street (-85.109037, 34.916075)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $4.78 $14.05 $28.09
Diesel $5.62 $16.53 $33.07

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 Marietta. The current time is 00:14:04.

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.