How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Lookout Mountain, TN?
The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain.
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Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Kelley Street
2673 ft · 55 sec · South Kelley Street
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 37th Street
2968 ft · 1 min · East 37th Street
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Continue on East 38th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 38th Street
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Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard
128 m · 10 sec · Alton Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 40th Street
2795 ft · 56 sec · West 40th Street
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Continue on Tennessee Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto St Elmo Avenue
101 m · 7 sec · St Elmo Avenue
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Turn right onto Ochs Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Ochs Highway
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Continue on Ochs Highway
3119 ft · 1 min · Ochs Highway
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Continue on Forrest Avenue South
777 ft · 25 sec · Forrest Avenue South
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Turn left onto Scenic Highway
150 m · 10 sec · Scenic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain.
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.
Ochs Highway
Turn right onto Ochs Highway
1.97 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Chattanooga and Mostly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Lookout Mountain?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 5.3 miles from Lookout Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Chattanooga and Mostly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.08 km).
#1 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lookout Mountain
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 34.9942400, -85.3494000 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lookout Mountain (-85.3494, 34.99424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
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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