Origin
Manchester Park, TN
Late night in Manchester Park on Thursday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester Park, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester Park, TN
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Lookout Mountain, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester Park, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN covers 13.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, South Scenic Highway, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
6.9 miles from Manchester Park, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Manchester Park, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN covers 13.8 miles and takes about 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 6.6 miles.
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 0.3 miles in near Thrushwood Drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Thrushwood Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (Dayton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Thrushwood Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Thrushwood Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Dayton Boulevard
Turn left onto Dayton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
8.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
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~13m 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
8.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
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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 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
| Ashland Terrace | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Morrison Springs | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Scenic Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester Park, TN and Lookout Mountain, TN.
1
Start on Mauldeth Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mauldeth Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Thrushwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Thrushwood Drive
3
Turn left onto Ashland Terrace
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashland Terrace
4
Turn left onto Dayton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dayton Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Morrison Springs
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Morrison Springs
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
7
Merge onto US 27
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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US 27
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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US 27
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 11, US 64, US 41: Lookout Mountain, Broad Street
10
Turn right onto US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cummings Highway
12
Turn left onto SR 148
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Scenic Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 148
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Scenic Highway
14
Continue on SR 148
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonedge Point
15
Continue on SR 148
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Scenic Highway
16
Arrive at destination
SR 148
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.9 miles from Manchester Park, TN, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 miles.
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 13.8 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.9 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lookout Mountain, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Manchester Park, TN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manchester Park, TN
This is one driving day of about 13.8 miles and 22m.
At 13.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 6.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.9 mi from Manchester Park, TN · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Manchester Park, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lookout Mountain, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lookout Mountain, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Lookout Mountain on Thursday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
22m 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 Manchester Park, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN covers 13.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, South Scenic Highway, Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Manchester Park, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Thrushwood Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (Dayton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Manchester Park, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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