Camden, TN Road Trips
Camden, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 225-mile quick runs to 375-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Camden, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
375.3 mi
Kingsport, TN
Quickest Drive
4h 11m
Chattanooga, TN
Plan Around Camden, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Camden, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Camden, TN
Driving from Camden, TN
On average, trips departing from Camden, TN run 277 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 9m. 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 375 miles (6h 56m), while the shortest is just 225 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Camden, TN most often head toward Kingsport, TN (375.3 mi, 6h 56m), Knoxville, TN (279 mi, 5h 8m), East Chattanooga, TN (229.6 mi, 4h 20m), and Chattanooga, TN (225.1 mi, 4h 11m). 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 277-mile trip from Camden, TN, budget about $41 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 4 mapped routes leaving Camden, TN and 1 routes heading into Camden, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 225 to 375 miles.
The longest mapped route from Camden, TN covers 375 miles and takes approximately 6h 56m. Shorter options start at just 225 miles.
The average route from Camden, TN runs about 277 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 277-mile trip from Camden, TN costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Camden, TN include Kingsport, TN, Knoxville, TN, East Chattanooga, TN and Chattanooga, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Camden, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,664
Median Income
$48,700
Median Home Value
$123,600
Median Age
39.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Camden, TN at a Glance
Founded
1836
Elevation
449 ft
Area
6 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q1208446), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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