How far is Wildwood Lake, TN from Chattanooga, TN?
The driving distance from Wildwood Lake, TN to Chattanooga, TN is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wildwood Lake and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Lake and Chattanooga.
-
1
Start on Trewhitt Road
2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
-
2
Continue on Trewhitt Road
3011 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
-
3
Continue on Trewhitt Road
1797 ft · 55 sec · Trewhitt Road
-
4
Turn left onto Plantation Drive
131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive
-
5
Turn right onto Dalton Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike
-
6
Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
-
7
Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway
-
8
Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
-
11
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
5.8 mi · 8 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
999 ft · 15 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain
1018 ft · 16 sec
-
14
Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1123 ft · 26 sec
-
16
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard
897 ft · 30 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood Lake and Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Appalachian Highway
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wildwood Lake and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wildwood Lake to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Ooltewah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Wildwood Lake and 17.7 miles from Chattanooga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wildwood Lake and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood Lake and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.76 km).
#1 Wildwood Lake
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,124 |
| Coordinates | 35.0920200, -84.8543900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Martin Luther King Boulevard (-85.309688, 35.045753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.