How far is Rockwood, TN from Lake Shadow, TN?
The driving distance from Rockwood, TN to Lake Shadow, TN is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwood and Lake Shadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwood and Lake Shadow.
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Start on North Kingston Avenue
61 m · 12 sec · North Kingston Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
106 m · 18 sec · East Rockwood Street
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Turn right onto North Gateway Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Roane State Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Roane State Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2170 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston
1787 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Kentucky Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street
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Continue on Decatur Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Decatur Highway
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Turn right onto River Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Turn right
597 ft · 44 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockwood and Lake Shadow.
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.
Roane State Highway
Continue on Roane State Highway
5.38 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rockwood 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 Rockwood to Lake Shadow?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 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?
Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Rockwood and 9.6 miles from Lake Shadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rockwood and Rain Showers near Lake Shadow.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwood and Lake Shadow. Straight-line distance: 6.36 mi (10.24 km).
#1 Rockwood
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 5,459 |
| Coordinates | 35.8656300, -84.6849400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Shadow
Lake Shadow is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8203500, -84.5860500 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Shadow (-84.58605, 35.82035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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