Bristol, TN Road Trips
Bristol, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 217 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Bristol, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
488.1 mi
Bartlett, TN
Quickest Drive
30m
Kingsport, TN
Plan Around Bristol, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bristol, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bristol, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bristol, TN
Bristol, TN to Clarksville, TN
Bristol, TN to Columbia, TN
Bristol, TN to Franklin, TN
Bristol, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Bristol, TN to Cleveland, TN
Bristol, TN to Johnson City, TN
Bristol, TN to Kingsport, TN
Driving from Bristol, TN
Expect an average of 217 miles and about 4h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Bristol, TN. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 337 miles (6h 13m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bristol, TN are Clarksville, TN (336.9 mi, 6h 13m), Columbia, TN (333.2 mi, 6h 5m), Franklin, TN (308.2 mi, 5h 39m), Murfreesboro, TN (292.7 mi, 5h 23m), and Cleveland, TN (195.3 mi, 3h 36m). 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 217-mile trip from Bristol, TN, budget about $32 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. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Bristol, TN and 6 routes heading into Bristol, TN, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 337 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bristol, TN covers 337 miles and takes approximately 6h 13m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.
The average route from Bristol, TN runs about 217 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 217-mile trip from Bristol, TN costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bristol, TN include Clarksville, TN, Columbia, TN, Franklin, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bristol, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
27,490
Median Income
$55,007
Median Home Value
$182,500
Median Age
41.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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