How far is Lookout Mountain, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Lookout Mountain, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lookout Mountain and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain and Atlanta.
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Start on Lula Lake Road
139 m · 18 sec · Lula Lake Road
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Turn left onto Red Riding Hood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail
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Continue on Ochs Highway Extension
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway Extension
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Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue
112 m · 8 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Continue on West 40th Street
2795 ft · 1 min · West 40th Street
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Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard
128 m · 11 sec · Alton Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 38th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 38th Street
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Continue on East 37th Street
1864 ft · 41 sec · East 37th Street
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Turn right onto Rossville Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rossville Boulevard
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Continue on Chickamauga Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
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Continue on Lafayette Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
102.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lookout Mountain and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy leaving Lookout Mountain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lookout Mountain to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Lookout Mountain and 61.9 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy around Lookout Mountain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Adairsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adairsville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lookout Mountain and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 101.31 mi (163.05 km).
#1 Lookout Mountain
City in Walker County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 34.9775800, -85.3577400 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.96 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
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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