How far is Signal Mountain, TN from Lakesite, TN?
The driving distance from Signal Mountain, TN to Lakesite, TN is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Signal Mountain and Lakesite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain and Lakesite.
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Start on Mississippi Avenue
58 m · 17 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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2
Turn sharp right onto Taft Highway
92 m · 7 sec · Taft Highway
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Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Signal Mountain Road
889 ft · 19 sec · Signal Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Russell Avenue
991 ft · 47 sec · Russell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Creek Road
1644 ft · 33 sec · Mountain Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mountain Creek Road
18 m · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
1399 ft · 28 sec · Mountain Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Creek Road
19 m · 1 sec · Mountain Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Creek Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mountain Creek Road
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Turn right onto Morrison Springs
1.4 km · 2 min · Morrison Springs
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Take the ramp left
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane
1681 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Harrison Lane
545 ft · 16 sec · Harrison Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Daisy Dallas Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Daisy Dallas Road
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Turn left onto Hixson Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hixson Pike
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Turn right onto Lyons Lane
2826 ft · 2 min · Lyons Lane
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Turn left onto Bayview Road
21 m · 3 sec · Bayview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Mountain and Lakesite.
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.
Morrison Springs
Merge slight left
9.58 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Signal Mountain and Sunny near Lakesite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Signal Mountain to Lakesite?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Signal Mountain and 14.4 miles from Lakesite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Signal Mountain and Sunny near Lakesite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Signal Mountain and Lakesite. Straight-line distance: 13.62 mi (21.92 km).
#1 Signal Mountain
Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.1225700, -85.3438500 |
| Altitude | 519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakesite
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,866 |
| Coordinates | 35.2086800, -85.1269000 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayview Road (-85.12683, 35.208668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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