Origin
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Late night in Huntingdon Forest on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntingdon Forest, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Jason Gooljar
Lookout Mountain, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Tennessee, the 23.1-mile journey from Huntingdon Forest to Lookout Mountain is an ideal candidate for a half-day outing. You can expect to complete this trip in about 34 minutes, making it a highly efficient drive that does not require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Navigating from the Southeast region to your destination involves a straightforward path via US 27, South Scenic Highway, and Broad Street. Because the total distance is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your arrival time without worrying about fatigue. It is a practical, no-fuss trek that gets you exactly where you need to be with minimal road time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| South Scenic Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gann Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Thrasher Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Stonedge Point | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cummings Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Scenic Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 14.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingdon Forest, TN and Lookout Mountain, TN.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hunting Circle
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hunting Circle
3
At end of road, turn right onto Gann Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gann Road
4
Turn left onto Thrasher Pike
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Thrasher Pike
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Thrasher Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thrasher Pike
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
7
Merge onto US 27
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 27
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hunting Circle
Turn right onto Hunting Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gann Road
At end of road, turn right onto Gann Road
Navigation decision point
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
18 mi into trip
|
~25m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
6 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is clearly highway-focused, with 64% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 27, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.8 miles. As you transition from the initial highway segments onto South Scenic Highway and Broad Street, the pace shifts from a steady cruise to more localized driving. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel, as the route lacks any mandatory stops, allowing you to maintain momentum throughout the entire 34-minute duration. The road personality here is functional and direct, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding, technical backroads.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and South Scenic Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hunting Circle.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gann Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lookout Mountain, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hunting Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Gann Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lookout Mountain, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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