How far is Oliver Springs, TN from Lake Shadow, TN?

The driving distance from Oliver Springs, TN to Lake Shadow, TN is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
28.29 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.56 mi
33.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.29 mi
Kilometers
45.53 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Shadow
Sun, Apr 19, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Oliver Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oliver Springs
2026-04-19T04:11
Arrive Lake Shadow
Sun, Apr 19, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oliver Springs
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
Harriman
TN

City in Tennessee

From Oliver Springs
14.2 mi
00h 20m
To Lake Shadow
14.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oliver Springs and Lake Shadow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oliver Springs and Lake Shadow.

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Gap Road

    1153 ft · 42 sec · Winter Gap Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Roane Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Roane Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ruritan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ruritan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Ridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto SR 29: Midtown

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston

    1787 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kentucky Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Decatur Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Decatur Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    597 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oliver Springs and Lake Shadow.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 35%
River Road
2.95 mi · 10%
North Roane Street
2.71 mi · 10%
Decatur Highway
2.31 mi · 8%
SR 29
2.08 mi · 7%
Hannah Highway
2.06 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Harriman Highway

Continue on Harriman Highway

9.6 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
00h 20m from Oliver Springs
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oliver Springs and Rain Showers near Lake Shadow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oliver Springs to Lake Shadow?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Oliver Springs and 14.2 miles from Lake Shadow.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oliver Springs and Rain Showers near Lake Shadow.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oliver Springs and Lake Shadow. Straight-line distance: 20.56 mi (33.09 km).

Oliver Springs

#1 Oliver Springs

Town of the United States

Population3,439
Coordinates36.0445200, -84.3443700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Shadow

Lake Shadow is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8203500, -84.5860500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Oliver Springs (-84.34437, 36.04452)
End: Lake Shadow (-84.58605, 35.82035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oliver Springs and Lake Shadow. The current time is 04:11:34.

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.