Road Trips from Alcoa, TN
Alcoa, TN is a great starting point for a variety of road trips, whether you're looking for a quick escape or a longer adventure. With options ranging from a 15-minute drive to a major city to multi-hour highway journeys, you can tailor your trip to your available time. Several routes offer access to parks, including the expansive Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making it ideal for nature lovers. You can choose between shorter, more local drives or longer excursions across the state.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
11
Under 2 hours
West Hills, TN
17m8.5 mi one way
This is your closest option, just 8.5 miles and under 20 minutes away. It offers a mixed drive profile and is a good choice if you want a very short trip with nearby park access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Cleveland, TN
1h 36m75.5 mi one way
At 75.5 miles and 1.6 hours, this route is a solid highway-focused drive. It provides access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making it a good option for a half-day trip with a nature component.
Knoxville, TN
26m14.4 mi one way
This 14.4-mile trip to Knoxville takes only about 24 minutes via mostly surface roads. It’s a convenient, quick drive to a nearby city, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park is still accessible from here.
Full-day getaway
Kingsport, TN
2h 17m113.2 mi one way
This 113.2-mile drive will take you about 2.3 hours, primarily on highways. It boasts a high drive score of 9 and includes access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, suitable for a longer day trip.
Chattanooga, TN
2h 12m110.4 mi one way
Covering 110.4 miles and taking roughly 2.2 hours, this route is a highway-focused drive. It offers access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is a good choice for a substantial day trip.
Hendersonville, TN
3h 35m184.7 mi one way
At 184.7 miles and 3.6 hours, this is a highway-focused drive. While it doesn't list local parks, it provides access to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Franklin, TN
3h 44m199.5 mi one way
This 199.5-mile journey takes about 3.7 hours on a highway-focused drive. It’s one of the longer options and includes access to both Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Weekend trip
Bartlett, TN
7h 2m379.3 mi one way
This is one of your longest options, covering 379.3 miles and taking 7 hours. It's a highway-focused drive that includes access to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Collierville, TN
7h 8m384.7 mi one way
Similar to Bartlett, this 384.7-mile trip will take approximately 7.1 hours via a highway-focused route. It offers access to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Clarksville, TN
4h 19m228.1 mi one way
This 228.1-mile highway-focused drive takes about 4.3 hours. It's a longer excursion that includes access to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Jackson, TN
5h 46m311.3 mi one way
At 311.3 miles and 5.8 hours, this is a substantial highway-focused drive. You'll have access to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park on this longer route.
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Kingsport, TN
2h 17m113.2 mi one way
Chattanooga, TN
2h 12m110.4 mi one way
Hendersonville, TN
3h 35m184.7 mi one way
Franklin, TN
3h 44m199.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with mild weather ideal for exploring the parks nearby.
Summer
Summer trips can take advantage of the park access, though expect warmer temperatures for these highway-focused drives.
Fall
Fall routes provide opportunities to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park, perfect for enjoying autumn foliage on these drives.
Winter
Winter road trips are possible, with highway-focused routes still accessible, though park conditions may vary.
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