How far is Chattanooga, TN from Lone Oak, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Lone Oak, TN is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Lone Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Lone Oak.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
990 ft · 32 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
548 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Taft Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Taft Highway
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Turn right onto Hall Road
14 m · 2 sec · Hall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Lone Oak.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Taft Highway
Continue on Taft Highway
7.25 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Chattanooga and Clear near Lone Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Lone Oak?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Signal Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Chattanooga and 7.5 miles from Lone Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and Lone Oak, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Chattanooga and Clear near Lone Oak.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Lone Oak. Straight-line distance: 11.14 mi (17.93 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lone Oak
Lone Oak is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2006300, -85.3641300 |
| Altitude | 611 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lone Oak (-85.36413, 35.20063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.63 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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