Bells, TN Road Trips
Bells, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 124-mile quick runs to 428-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bells, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
427.8 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
1h 17m
Bartlett, TN
Plan Around Bells, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Bells, TN
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Trips from Bells, TN
Driving from Bells, TN
On average, trips departing from Bells, TN run 226 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 15m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 428 miles (7h 51m), while the shortest is just 124 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Bells, TN most often head toward Johnson City, TN (427.8 mi, 7h 51m), Chattanooga, TN (269.5 mi, 4h 59m), City of Murfreesboro, TN (170 mi, 3h 10m), Franklin, TN (139.2 mi, 2h 36m), and Clarksville, TN (124.4 mi, 2h 42m). 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 226-mile trip from Bells, TN, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Bells, TN and 3 routes heading into Bells, TN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 124 to 428 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bells, TN covers 428 miles and takes approximately 7h 51m. Shorter options start at just 124 miles.
The average route from Bells, TN runs about 226 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 226-mile trip from Bells, TN costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bells, TN include Johnson City, TN, Chattanooga, TN, City of Murfreesboro, TN and Franklin, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bells, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,531
Median Income
$54,132
Median Home Value
$164,000
Median Age
33.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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