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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.08 mi
00h 28m
Flight
6.36 mi
10.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.36 mi
Kilometers
10.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.71 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Shadow
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Rockwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwood
2026-04-19T04:10
Arrive Lake Shadow
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockwood
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Rockwood
9.5 mi
00h 14m
To Lake Shadow
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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 Rockwood and Lake Shadow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockwood and Lake Shadow.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kingston Avenue

    61 m · 12 sec · North Kingston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rockwood Street

    106 m · 18 sec · East Rockwood Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Gateway Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Roane State Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2170 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    1787 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Kentucky Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Decatur Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Decatur Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    597 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockwood 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roane State Highway
10.3 mi · 54%
River Road
2.95 mi · 15%
Decatur Highway
2.31 mi · 12%
North Kentucky Street
2.03 mi · 11%
North Gateway Avenue
0.89 mi · 5%
Primary SR 58 South
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
00h 14m from Rockwood
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Rockwood

#1 Rockwood

City in Tennessee, United States

Population5,459
Coordinates35.8656300, -84.6849400
Altitude272
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: Rockwood (-84.68494, 35.86563)
End: Lake Shadow (-84.58605, 35.82035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockwood and Lake Shadow. The current time is 04:10:20.

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.