How far is Signal Mountain, TN from Lookout Mountain, TN?
The driving distance from Signal Mountain, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain.
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Start on Mississippi Avenue
58 m · 17 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1273 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11, US 64, US 41: Lookout Mountain, Broad Street
1201 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Cummings Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cummings Highway
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Turn left onto South Scenic Highway
1425 ft · 29 sec · South Scenic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Scenic Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Scenic Highway
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Continue on Stonedge Point
1.4 km · 2 min · Stonedge Point
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Continue on Scenic Highway
1710 ft · 34 sec · Scenic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain.
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.
Signal Mountain Road
Merge slight left
3.32 mi · 00h 04m
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 Lookout Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Signal Mountain to Lookout Mountain?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Chattanooga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Signal Mountain and 7.2 miles from Lookout Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Signal Mountain and Sunny near Lookout Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 8.87 mi (14.28 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 Lookout Mountain
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 34.9942400, -85.3494000 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scenic Highway (-85.349441, 34.994109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.90 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
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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