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Distance from Ruby Falls to Council Bluff

Driving Distance
46 mi 74 km
Flying Distance
35.3 mi 56.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Council Bluff, Alabama is 46 mi (74 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 35.3 mi (56.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 50 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 57 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 3:05 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Council Bluff
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.586751
Longitude -85.673301
GPS 34.586751° N, 85.673301° W
Local Time 2:05 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Council Bluff, Alabama covers 46 mi (74 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 50 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (40.9-46.0 miles / 66-74 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

I-24 W and I-59 S
46 mi 50 minutes
Shortest Tolls
GA-189 S and I-59 S
41 mi 54 minutes
Tolls
I-59 S
40.9 mi 44 minutes
Fastest Tolls

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.