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Distance from Ruby Falls to Chattanooga

Driving Distance
4.8 mi 7.7 km
Flying Distance
2.5 mi 4.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Chattanooga, Tennessee is 4.8 mi (7.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 2.5 mi (4.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 12 minutes

Traveling local streets, short in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 22 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Ruby Falls
Place Ruby Falls
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 35.019168
Longitude -85.339652
GPS 35.019168° N, 85.339652° W
Local Time 10:24 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Chattanooga
Place Chattanooga
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 35.045798
Longitude -85.3094
GPS 35.045798° N, 85.3094° W
Local Time 10:24 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Chattanooga, Tennessee covers 4.8 mi (7.7 km) in a northeast direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 12 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (4.3-5.1 miles / 7-8 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 22 mph (35 km/h).

Available Routes

US-11 N/US-41 S/US-64 E/US-72 E
4.8 mi 12 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-11 N/US-41 S/US-64 E/US-72 E and TN-58 N
5.1 mi 14 minutes
US-41 S/US-72 E
4.3 mi 12 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.