Burns, TN Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Burns, TN is a local road trip base with 13 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 36-mile quick runs to 319-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Burns, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
319.2 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
45m
Nashville, TN
Plan Around Burns, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Burns, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Burns, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Burns, TN
Burns, TN to Johnson City, TN
Burns, TN to Knoxville, TN
Burns, TN to Memphis, TN
Burns, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Burns, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Burns, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Burns, TN to Clarksville, TN
Burns, TN to Nashville, TN
Driving from Burns, TN
On average, trips departing from Burns, TN run 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 40m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 319 miles (5h 55m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Burns, TN are Johnson City, TN (319.2 mi, 5h 55m), Knoxville, TN (214.8 mi, 4h), Memphis, TN (182 mi, 3h 24m), Bartlett, TN (167 mi, 3h 9m), and Chattanooga, TN (166.8 mi, 3h 10m). 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 140-mile trip from Burns, TN, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Burns, TN and 4 routes heading into Burns, TN, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 319 miles.
The longest mapped route from Burns, TN covers 319 miles and takes approximately 5h 55m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.
The average route from Burns, TN runs about 140 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 140-mile trip from Burns, 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 Burns, TN include Johnson City, TN, Knoxville, TN, Memphis, TN and Bartlett, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Burns, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,746
Median Income
$67,321
Median Home Value
$285,600
Median Age
41.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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