Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakesite, TN
Kelly
The drive from East Chattanooga, TN to Lakesite, TN covers 16.9 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 319, TN 153, Bonny Oaks Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on SR 319. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 319 | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| TN 153 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Bonny Oaks Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Campbell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lyons Lane | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Glass Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bayview Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Chamberlain Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga, TN and Lakesite, TN.
Start on North Chamberlain Avenue
Turn right onto SR 17
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17
Continue on SR 17
Take the ramp
Merge onto TN 153
Take the exit onto SR 319
Turn right onto Lyons Lane
Turn left onto Bayview Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 17 / Glass Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Campbell Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto TN 153
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto SR 319 toward SR 319 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto Lyons Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in East Chattanooga on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Lakesite on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
16.9 mi in 29m, mostly highway — 9.3 mi of that is on SR 319.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 319 and TN 153. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 17 / Glass Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 17 / Glass Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 17 / Campbell Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (TN 153): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
328 ft
Total Descent
267 ft
Highest Point
841 ft
~1.2 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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