Baxter, TN Road Trips
With 10 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Baxter, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 139 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Baxter, TN spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
283.2 mi
Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
1h 24m
Nashville, TN
Plan Around Baxter, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Baxter, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Baxter, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Baxter, TN
Baxter, TN to Memphis, TN
Baxter, TN to Bartlett, TN
Baxter, TN to Johnson City, TN
Baxter, TN to Knoxville, TN
Baxter, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Baxter, TN to East Chattanooga, TN
Baxter, TN to Franklin, TN
Baxter, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Baxter, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Baxter, TN to Nashville, TN
Driving from Baxter, TN
Expect an average of 139 miles and about 2h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Baxter, TN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 283 miles (5h 13m), while the shortest is just 72 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Baxter, TN most often head toward Memphis, TN (283.2 mi, 5h 13m), Bartlett, TN (268.1 mi, 4h 59m), Johnson City, TN (214.4 mi, 4h), Knoxville, TN (110 mi, 2h 5m), and Chattanooga, TN (104.9 mi, 2h 15m). 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 139-mile trip from Baxter, TN, budget about $21 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Baxter, TN and 4 routes heading into Baxter, TN, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 72 to 283 miles.
The longest mapped route from Baxter, TN covers 283 miles and takes approximately 5h 13m. Shorter options start at just 72 miles.
The average route from Baxter, TN runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 139-mile trip from Baxter, TN costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Baxter, TN include Memphis, TN, Bartlett, TN, Johnson City, TN and Knoxville, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Baxter, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,278
Median Income
$56,806
Median Home Value
$198,800
Median Age
40.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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