Arlington, TN Road Trips
Arlington, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 317 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Arlington, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
459 mi
Kingsport, TN
Quickest Drive
3h 54m
Gallatin, 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 317 miles and takes around 5h 52m. 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 459 miles (8h 27m), while the shortest is just 210 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Arlington, TN are Kingsport, TN (459 mi, 8h 27m), Spring Hill, TN (357.2 mi, 6h 43m), Brentwood, TN (355.5 mi, 6h 33m), Chattanooga, TN (308.8 mi, 5h 42m), and Gallatin, TN (210.6 mi, 3h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.86 per gallon. For the typical 317-mile trip from Arlington, TN, budget about $48 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 6 mapped routes leaving Arlington, TN and 3 routes heading into Arlington, TN, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 210 to 459 miles.
The longest mapped route from Arlington, TN covers 459 miles and takes approximately 8h 27m. Shorter options start at just 210 miles.
The average route from Arlington, TN runs about 317 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.86/gallon for regular), the average 317-mile trip from Arlington, TN costs roughly $48 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 Kingsport, TN, Spring Hill, TN, Brentwood, TN and Chattanooga, 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.
Notable People from Arlington, TN
A sampling of people born in Arlington, TN.
Kenneth Walker III
2000
American football player (born 2000)
City data from Wikidata (Q2508961), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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