How far is Chattanooga, TN from Wildwood Lake, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Wildwood Lake, TN is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1059 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1103 ft · 27 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Dalton Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike
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Turn left onto Plantation Drive
131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive
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Turn right onto Trewhitt Road
1797 ft · 53 sec · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
2266 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
745 ft · 35 sec · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trewhitt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake.
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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Wildwood Lake?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ooltewah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Chattanooga and 17.5 miles from Wildwood Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.76 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood Lake
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,124 |
| Coordinates | 35.0920200, -84.8543900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood Lake (-84.85439, 35.09202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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