Alcoa, TN Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Alcoa, TN is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 340 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Alcoa, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
394.3 mi
Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
4h 19m
Clarksville, TN
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Trips from Alcoa, TN
Driving from Alcoa, TN
On average, trips departing from Alcoa, TN run 340 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 19m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 394 miles (7h 17m), while the shortest is just 228 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Alcoa, TN are Memphis, TN (394.3 mi, 7h 17m), Collierville, TN (384.7 mi, 7h 8m), Bartlett, TN (379.3 mi, 7h 2m), Jackson, TN (311.3 mi, 5h 46m), and Clarksville, TN (228.1 mi, 4h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.82 per gallon. For the typical 340-mile trip from Alcoa, TN, budget about $51 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Alcoa, TN and 0 routes heading into Alcoa, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 228 to 394 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alcoa, TN covers 394 miles and takes approximately 7h 17m. Shorter options start at just 228 miles.
The average route from Alcoa, TN runs about 340 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.82/gallon for regular), the average 340-mile trip from Alcoa, TN costs roughly $51 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alcoa, TN include Memphis, TN, Collierville, TN, Bartlett, TN and Jackson, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alcoa, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,635
Median Income
$60,049
Median Home Value
$232,300
Median Age
35.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Alcoa, TN at a Glance
Founded
1919
Elevation
843 ft
Area
16 mi²
Notable People from Alcoa, TN
A sampling of people born in Alcoa, TN.
William Michaels
1876–1934
boxer
Lynn Swann
1952
American football player and politician (born 1952)
City data from Wikidata (Q2327969), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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