How far is Savannah, GA from Ringgold, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Ringgold, GA is about 349.1 miles (561.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.15 mi
06h 27m
Flight
302.7 mi
487.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.7 mi
Kilometers
487.15 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.15 mi
Kilometers
561.9 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-16T01:56
Arrive Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Savannah
174.5 mi
03h 13m
To Ringgold
174.6 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
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 Savannah and Ringgold.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

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

    1913 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chattanooga Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chattanooga Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tennessee Street

    51 m · 6 sec · Tennessee Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Claiborne Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Claiborne Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Claiborne Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 46%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
86.8 mi · 25%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 24%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 2%
Chattanooga Road
3.25 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
302.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
03h 13m from Savannah
Leave By
11:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Ringgold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 349.1 miles (561.9 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Savannah and 174.6 miles from Ringgold.

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

The direct path is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.80 one way or $97.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Ringgold.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Ringgold. Straight-line distance: 302.7 mi (487.15 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
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: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Ringgold (-85.10912, 34.91591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.32 gal
46.64 L · about $48.80
Round trip
$97.60
24.64 gal · 93.28 L
Estimated CO2
109.5 kg one way
Round trip: 219 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $48.80 $97.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $54.57 $109.13
Premium $4.78 $58.86 $117.73
Diesel $5.62 $69.29 $138.58

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 Savannah and Ringgold. The current time is 01:56:22.

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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.