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Distance from Ruby Falls , Tennessee to Mentone , Alabama

Driving Distance
44.4 mi 71.4 km
Flying Distance
33.5 mi 53.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Mentone, Alabama is 44.4 mi (71.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 33.5 mi (53.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 49 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 40 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 2:44 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Mentone
Place Mentone
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.579174
Longitude -85.590067
GPS 34.579174° N, 85.590067° W
Local Time 1:44 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ruby Falls, Tennessee to Mentone, Alabama covers 44.4 mi (71.4 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 49 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (40.2-45.2 miles / 65-73 km).

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 40 mph (64 km/h).

Available Routes

I-59 S
44.4 mi 49 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-24 W and I-59 S
45.2 mi 49 minutes
Tolls
GA-157 S
40.2 mi 57 minutes
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.