How far is Savannah, GA from Lookout Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Lookout Mountain, GA is about 367.4 miles (591.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
367.44 mi
06h 51m
Flight
316.36 mi
509.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.36 mi
Kilometers
509.14 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.44 mi
Kilometers
591.33 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lookout Mountain
Sun, May 31, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-30T21:53
Arrive Lookout Mountain
Sun, May 31, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Savannah
183.7 mi
03h 25m
To Lookout Mountain
183.7 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Lookout Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Lookout Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    123 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Rossville Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rossville Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    1864 ft · 37 sec · East 37th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East 38th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 38th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard

    128 m · 10 sec · Alton Park Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 40th Street

    2795 ft · 56 sec · West 40th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Tennessee Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Tennessee Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto St Elmo Avenue

    101 m · 7 sec · St Elmo Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ochs Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Red Riding Hood Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lula Lake Road

    139 m · 11 sec · Lula Lake Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lula Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Lookout Mountain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 44%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
92.2 mi · 25%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 23%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 2%
Battlefield Parkway
6.48 mi · 2%
Ochs Highway
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
316.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
03h 25m from Savannah
Leave By
10:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Lookout Mountain?

The road trip is about 367.4 miles (591.3 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.7 miles from Savannah and 183.7 miles from Lookout Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.37 one way or $102.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 316.36 mi (509.14 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lookout Mountain

#2 Lookout Mountain

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population1,568
Coordinates34.9775800, -85.3577400
Altitude549
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Lookout Mountain (-85.35774, 34.97758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.97 gal
49.08 L · about $51.37
Round trip
$102.75
25.94 gal · 98.16 L
Estimated CO2
115.3 kg one way
Round trip: 230.5 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $51.37 $102.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $57.44 $114.89
Premium $4.78 $61.97 $123.94
Diesel $5.62 $72.94 $145.89

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 Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Lookout Mountain. The current time is 21:53:23.

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.