Origin
Lookout Mountain, TN
Late night in Lookout Mountain on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lookout Mountain, TN to Huntingdon Forest, 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
6/10
Good 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 40m
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.
Lookout Mountain, TN
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Huntingdon Forest, TN
Jason Gooljar
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in Southeast Tennessee, the 23.1-mile journey from Lookout Mountain to Huntingdon Forest is a straightforward choice. Clocking in at approximately 34 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple day outing that requires no overnight stay. You should budget about $4 for fuel to cover the entire distance, making it a very economical trek. Because the route stays entirely on local roads, you won't need to worry about interstate traffic or heavy highway tolls. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two points that allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Scenic Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Gann Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Thrasher Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| Stonedge Point | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cummings Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Scenic Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hunting Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Scenic Highway
— 1.7 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain, TN and Huntingdon Forest, TN.
1
Start on SR 148
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scenic Highway
2
Continue on SR 148
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonedge Point
3
Continue on SR 148
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Scenic Highway
4
Turn right onto US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cummings Highway
5
Continue on US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
6
Take the ramp
15 mi
·
18 min
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Thrasher Pike
8
Turn right onto Thrasher Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thrasher Pike
9
Turn right onto Gann Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gann Road
10
Turn left onto Hunting Circle
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hunting Circle
11
Turn left onto Carrie Lane
216 ft
·
10 sec
·
Carrie Lane
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72 / Cummings Highway
Turn right onto US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72 / Cummings Highway
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Thrasher Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Thrasher Pike
3
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Thrasher Pike
Turn right onto Thrasher Pike
Navigation decision point
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Hunting Circle
Turn left onto Hunting Circle
Navigation decision point
5
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Carrie Lane
Turn left onto Carrie Lane
Navigation decision point
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
Huntingdon Forest, TN
Late night in Huntingdon Forest on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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 warmer 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. You will navigate via South Scenic Highway, Broad Street, and Gann Road, with zero percent of the travel occurring on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a brief 1.7 miles on South Scenic Highway, meaning you will be making frequent turns throughout the journey. This is not a route for high-speed cruising, but rather a technical drive that requires your full attention. The road's personality is defined by these constant shifts in direction, providing a distinct local experience compared to typical interstate travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.7 mi on South Scenic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72 / Cummings Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72 / Cummings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.7 miles (Thrasher Pike): Navigation decision point.
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.7 miles on South Scenic Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 2.9 miles (US 11; US 41; US 64; US 72 / Cummings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.7 miles (Thrasher Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntingdon Forest, 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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