How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Wildwood Lake, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Wildwood Lake, TN is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
29.1 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.39 mi
36.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.39 mi
Kilometers
36.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.1 mi
Kilometers
46.83 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-19T06:24
Arrive Wildwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
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
Ooltewah
TN

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Wildwood Lake
14.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1547 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1103 ft · 27 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Plantation Drive

    131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Trewhitt Road

    1797 ft · 53 sec · Trewhitt Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    2266 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    745 ft · 35 sec · Trewhitt Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trewhitt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
19.9 mi · 68%
Dalton Pike
1.47 mi · 5%
Trewhitt Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Campbell Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Glass Street
0.35 mi · 1%
US 64 Bypass East
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bonny Oaks Drive

Keep slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ooltewah
00h 21m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East 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 East Chattanooga to Wildwood Lake?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Ooltewah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 14.5 miles from Wildwood Lake.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.39 mi (36.04 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wildwood Lake

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population3,124
Coordinates35.0920200, -84.8543900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Wildwood Lake (-84.85439, 35.09202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Wildwood Lake. The current time is 06:24:13.

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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.