How far is Crestfield, TN from Lookout Mountain, TN?

The driving distance from Crestfield, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.89 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.48 mi
23.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.89 mi
Kilometers
33.62 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lookout Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Crestfield
Thu, Apr 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestfield
2026-04-15T23:45
Arrive Lookout Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crestfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Bank
TN

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Crestfield
10.3 mi
00h 13m
To Lookout Mountain
10.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crestfield and Lookout Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestfield and Lookout Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on Crestfield Circle

    622 ft · 29 sec · Crestfield Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Crestfield Circle

    89 m · 18 sec · Crestfield Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Boy Scout Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boy Scout Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dayton Pike

    2426 ft · 32 sec · Dayton Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 27 South: Chattanooga

    2300 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1273 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11, US 64, US 41: Lookout Mountain, Broad Street

    1201 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cummings Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cummings Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Scenic Highway

    1425 ft · 29 sec · South Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Scenic Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Scenic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Stonedge Point

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stonedge Point

  14. 14

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1710 ft · 34 sec · Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestfield and Lookout Mountain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 South
12.9 mi · 62%
Boy Scout Road
1.8 mi · 9%
South Scenic Highway
1.67 mi · 8%
Broad Street
1.39 mi · 7%
Stonedge Point
0.87 mi · 4%
Cummings Highway
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 27 South

Merge slight left

12.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bank
00h 13m from Crestfield
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crestfield and Mostly Sunny near Lookout Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crestfield to Lookout Mountain?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Red Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Crestfield and 10.6 miles from Lookout Mountain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestfield and Mostly Sunny near Lookout Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestfield and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.31 km).

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#1 Crestfield

Crestfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1745100, -85.2185700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Lookout Mountain

#2 Lookout Mountain

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,884
Coordinates34.9942400, -85.3494000
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Start: Crestfield Circle (-85.218075, 35.174483)
End: Scenic Highway (-85.349441, 34.994109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestfield and Lookout Mountain. The current time is 23:45:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.