How far is Lookout Mountain, TN from Northwoods, TN?
The driving distance from Lookout Mountain, TN to Northwoods, TN is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lookout Mountain and Northwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain and Northwoods.
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Start on Scenic Highway
1685 ft · 34 sec · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Stonedge Point
1.4 km · 2 min · Stonedge Point
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Continue on South Scenic Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto Cummings Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cummings Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
88 m · 10 sec · West 12th Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Houston Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1135 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn straight
613 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Amnicola Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Amnicola Highway
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Take the ramp sharp left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Carmack Road
862 ft · 38 sec · Carmack Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carmack Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lookout Mountain and Northwoods.
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.
Amnicola Highway
Continue on Amnicola Highway
3.16 mi · 00h 05m
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 Clear leaving Lookout Mountain and Sunny near Northwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lookout Mountain to Northwoods?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 Chattanooga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Lookout Mountain and 8.4 miles from Northwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lookout Mountain and Sunny near Northwoods.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lookout Mountain and Northwoods. Straight-line distance: 12.29 mi (19.78 km).
#1 Lookout Mountain
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 34.9942400, -85.3494000 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northwoods
Northwoods is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1528500, -85.2510700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwoods (-85.25107, 35.15285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.65 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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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