Origin
Lookout Mountain, GA
Morning in Lookout Mountain on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lookout Mountain, GA to Albany, GA
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
308.3 mi
496 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
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6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
Anna Shvets
Trip Overview
The drive from Lookout Mountain, GA to Albany, GA covers 308.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Red Riding Hood Trail, Ochs Highway Extension, Tennessee Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
154.2 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 308.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Red Riding Hood Trail is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lookout Mountain, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red Riding Hood Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ochs Highway Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 40th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alton Park Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 38th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 37th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rossville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Red Riding Hood Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Lula Lake Road
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lula Lake Road
2
Turn left onto Red Riding Hood Trail
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Riding Hood Trail
3
Continue on Ochs Highway Extension
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ochs Highway Extension
4
Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue
367 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tennessee Avenue
5
Continue on West 40th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 40th Street
6
Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
Alton Park Boulevard
7
Turn right onto West 38th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 38th Street
8
Continue on East 37th Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 37th Street
9
Turn right onto Rossville Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rossville Boulevard
10
Continue on Chickamauga Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chickamauga Avenue
11
Continue on Lafayette Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Road
12
Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Battlefield Parkway
13
Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 75 South
14
Merge slight left
104 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
15
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
16
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
18
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
Fall Line Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
20
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
21
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cordele Road
22
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
23
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
24
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
25
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
26
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
27
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
29
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.2 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.2 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lookout Mountain, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lookout Mountain, GA
This is one driving day of about 308.3 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.2 mi from Lookout Mountain, GA · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.2 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, GA
The final approach into Albany, GA 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 Albany, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.34 one way
$98.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $53.76 | $107.52 |
| premium | $4.78 | $57.99 | $115.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.49 | $136.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.37 | $14.80 |
| Efficient EV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.98 | $12.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.3 | 1 | $43.16 | $19.73 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Albany, GA
Morning in Albany on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lookout Mountain, GA to Albany, GA covers 308.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Red Riding Hood Trail, Ochs Highway Extension, Tennessee Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.2 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lookout Mountain, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lookout Mountain, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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