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

The driving distance from Lookout Mountain, TN to Crestfield, TN is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
20.56 mi
00h 30m
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
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestfield
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Lookout Mountain
Wed, Apr 15, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lookout Mountain
2026-04-15T22:03
Arrive Crestfield
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lookout Mountain
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 Lookout Mountain
10.3 mi
00h 15m
To Crestfield
10.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Highway

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Stonedge Point

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stonedge Point

  3. 3

    Continue on South Scenic Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Scenic Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cummings Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cummings Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam

    956 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dayton Pike

    1639 ft · 27 sec · Dayton Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Boy Scout Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boy Scout Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crestfield Circle

    89 m · 18 sec · Crestfield Circle

  11. 11

    Continue on Crestfield Circle

    622 ft · 27 sec · Crestfield Circle

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crestfield Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
14.4 mi · 70%
Boy Scout Road
1.81 mi · 9%
South Scenic Highway
1.67 mi · 8%
Stonedge Point
0.88 mi · 4%
Cummings Highway
0.81 mi · 4%
Scenic Highway
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Take the ramp slight right

12.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bank
00h 15m from Lookout Mountain
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lookout Mountain and Sunny near Crestfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 Lookout Mountain and 10.3 miles from Crestfield.

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 6.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Lookout Mountain

#1 Lookout Mountain

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,884
Coordinates34.9942400, -85.3494000
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crestfield

Crestfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1745100, -85.2185700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Lookout Mountain (-85.3494, 34.99424)
End: Crestfield (-85.21857, 35.17451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
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
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 Lookout Mountain and Crestfield. The current time is 22:03:20.

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.