Origin
Crestfield, TN
Afternoon in Crestfield on Thursday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestfield, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lookout Mountain, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN covers 20.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Boy Scout Road, South Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN covers 20.6 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,847 ft
652 ft
Total Climb
1,500 ft
Total Descent
381 ft
Highest Point
1,847 ft
~20.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,195 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Boy Scout Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 20.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boy Scout Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.1 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Boy Scout Road
Turn left onto Boy Scout Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11, US 64, US 41: Lookout Mountain, Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11, US 64, US 41: Lookout Mountain, B...
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Boy Scout Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| South Scenic Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stonedge Point | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cummings Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dayton Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Scenic Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestfield, TN and Lookout Mountain, TN.
1
Start on Crestfield Circle
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
2
Continue on Crestfield Circle
291 ft
·
18 sec
·
Crestfield Circle
3
Turn left onto Boy Scout Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boy Scout Road
4
Turn right onto TN 153
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dayton Pike
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
6
Merge onto US 27
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 27
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 27
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 11, US 64, US 41: Lookout Mountain, Broad Street
9
Turn right onto US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cummings Highway
11
Turn left onto SR 148
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Scenic Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 148
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Scenic Highway
13
Continue on SR 148
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonedge Point
14
Continue on SR 148
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Scenic Highway
15
Arrive at destination
SR 148
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.3 mi from Crestfield, TN · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Crestfield, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lookout Mountain, TN
The final approach into Lookout Mountain, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lookout Mountain, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lookout Mountain, TN
Afternoon in Lookout Mountain on Thursday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crestfield, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN covers 20.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Boy Scout Road, South Scenic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Crestfield, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 20.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boy Scout Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.1 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Crestfield, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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