Arlington, TN Road Trips
Arlington, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 175-mile quick runs to 184-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Arlington, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
362.2 mi
Knoxville, TN
Quickest Drive
40m
Memphis, TN
Plan Around Arlington, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Arlington, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Arlington, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Arlington, TN
Driving from Arlington, TN
The typical drive from Arlington, TN covers about 179 miles and takes around 3h 31m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 184 miles (3h 37m), while the shortest is just 175 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Arlington, TN are Nashville, TN (183.6 mi, 3h 24m) and Clarksville, TN (175 mi, 3h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 179-mile trip from Arlington, TN, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Arlington, TN and 7 routes heading into Arlington, TN, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 175 to 184 miles.
The longest mapped route from Arlington, TN covers 184 miles and takes approximately 3h 37m. Shorter options start at just 175 miles.
The average route from Arlington, TN runs about 179 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 179-mile trip from Arlington, TN costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Arlington, TN include Nashville, TN and Clarksville, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Arlington, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,989
Median Income
$125,909
Median Home Value
$367,700
Median Age
35.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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