How far is Lookout Mountain, TN from East Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Lookout Mountain, TN to East Chattanooga, TN is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lookout Mountain and East Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain and East Chattanooga.
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Start on Scenic Highway
150 m · 11 sec · Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto Forrest Avenue South
777 ft · 21 sec · Forrest Avenue South
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Continue on Ochs Highway
2992 ft · 1 min · Ochs Highway
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Turn slight left onto Ochs Highway
39 m · 6 sec · Ochs Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ochs Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway
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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
2942 ft · 1 min · East 37th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Kelley Street
2673 ft · 58 sec · South Kelley Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
109 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Willow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Willow Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Dodson Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue
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Turn right onto Glass Street
1871 ft · 46 sec · Glass Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Chamberlain Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lookout Mountain and East Chattanooga.
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
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ochs Highway
2.05 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lookout Mountain and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lookout Mountain to East Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 Lookout Mountain and 5.7 miles from East Chattanooga.
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 3.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lookout Mountain and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lookout Mountain and East Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.08 km).
#1 Lookout Mountain
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 34.9942400, -85.3494000 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Chattanooga
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.0653500, -85.2491200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chamberlain Avenue (-85.249066, 35.06533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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