Clifton, TN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Clifton, TN have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 155 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Clifton, TN spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
301.3 mi
Knoxville, TN
Quickest Drive
1h 22m
Jackson, TN
Plan Around Clifton, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clifton, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clifton, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clifton, TN
Clifton, TN to Knoxville, TN
Clifton, TN to East Chattanooga, TN
Clifton, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Clifton, TN to Memphis, TN
Clifton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Clifton, TN to Franklin, TN
Clifton, TN to Jackson, TN
Driving from Clifton, TN
Expect an average of 155 miles and about 3h 3m behind the wheel when leaving Clifton, TN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 301 miles (5h 33m), while the shortest is just 69 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clifton, TN are Knoxville, TN (301.3 mi, 5h 33m), East Chattanooga, TN (196.8 mi, 3h 57m), New South Memphis, TN (153.9 mi, 2h 58m), Memphis, TN (152 mi, 2h 52m), and Murfreesboro, TN (116.7 mi, 2h 32m). 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 155-mile trip from Clifton, TN, budget about $23 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 7 mapped routes leaving Clifton, TN and 1 routes heading into Clifton, TN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 69 to 301 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clifton, TN covers 301 miles and takes approximately 5h 33m. Shorter options start at just 69 miles.
The average route from Clifton, TN runs about 155 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 155-mile trip from Clifton, TN costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clifton, TN include Knoxville, TN, East Chattanooga, TN, New South Memphis, TN and Memphis, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clifton, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,632
Median Income
$44,286
Median Home Value
$126,900
Median Age
43.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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