How far is Lone Oak, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?

The driving distance from Lone Oak, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.65 mi
00h 33m
Flight
11.38 mi
18.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.38 mi
Kilometers
18.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.65 mi
Kilometers
30.01 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 11:19 PM EST
Return by in Lone Oak
Sun, Nov 8, 10:53 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Oak
2026-11-08T21:45
Arrive East Chattanooga
Sun, Nov 8, 10:19 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
8:34 AM to 8:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lone Oak
10:00 PM CST
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
Signal Mountain
TN

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

From Lone Oak
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To East Chattanooga
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
36°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 PM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Oak and East Chattanooga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Oak and East Chattanooga.

  1. 1

    Start on Hall Road

    14 m · 3 sec · Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Taft Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Taft Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1394 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lone Oak and East Chattanooga.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taft Highway
7.25 mi · 39%
Signal Mountain Road
3.94 mi · 21%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
2.99 mi · 16%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 7%
West 4th Street
0.98 mi · 5%
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Taft Highway

Turn left onto Taft Highway

7.25 mi · 00h 11m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Signal Mountain
00h 16m from Lone Oak
Leave By
7:22 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Lone Oak and Clear near East Chattanooga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lone Oak to East Chattanooga?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.3 miles from Lone Oak and 9.3 miles from East Chattanooga.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lone Oak and East Chattanooga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Lone Oak and Clear near East Chattanooga.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lone Oak and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 11.38 mi (18.32 km).

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#1 Lone Oak

Lone Oak is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2006300, -85.3641300
Altitude611
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Hall Road (-85.364347, 35.200632)
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.39
Round trip
$4.79
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $2.39 $4.79
Mid-grade $4.10 $2.71 $5.41
Premium $4.52 $2.98 $5.97
Diesel $5.86 $3.87 $7.73

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lone Oak, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. The current time in Lone Oak is 21:45:49, although it is 22:45:49 in East Chattanooga.

Distance to Other Cities

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