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Distance from Ruby Falls to Lower Buffalo

Driving Distance
251.3 mi 404.4 km
Flying Distance
196.0 mi 315.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Lower Buffalo, Kentucky is 251.3 mi (404.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 196.0 mi (315.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 1 minute

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 55 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 6:24 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Lower Buffalo
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.527865
Longitude -83.687693
GPS 37.527865° N, 83.687693° W
Local Time 6:24 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Lower Buffalo, Kentucky covers 251.3 mi (404.4 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 1 minute under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (240.3-264.9 miles / 387-426 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 55 mph (89 km/h).

Available Routes

I-75 N
251.3 mi 4 hours 1 minute
Shortest Fastest
TN-111 N
264.9 mi 4 hours 50 minutes
US-27 N
240.3 mi 4 hours 38 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.