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Distance from Ruby Falls to Fairfax

Driving Distance
138.7 mi 223.3 km
Flying Distance
89.9 mi 144.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Fairfax, North Carolina is 138.7 mi (223.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 89.9 mi (144.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 1 minute

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 48 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 5:28 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Fairfax
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.453143
Longitude -83.839899
GPS 35.453143° N, 83.839899° W
Local Time 5:28 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Fairfax, North Carolina covers 138.7 mi (223.3 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 3 hours 1 minute under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (130.0-138.8 miles / 209-223 km). The primary route shown here saves 24 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h).

Available Routes

TN-30 E
138.7 mi 3 hours 1 minute
Shortest
TN-58 N
138.8 mi 3 hours 2 minutes
I-75 N
130 mi 2 hours 39 minutes
Fastest

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.