Road Trips from Altamont, TN
Altamont, TN, is a great starting point for a variety of day trips. You've got several options within a 2-hour drive, including some with parks like Stones River National Battlefield. For longer excursions, there are routes over 3 hours that explore gently rolling terrain, and even a couple heading towards major cities that take about 5.5 hours. This makes it easy to plan anything from a quick afternoon outing to a more substantial weekend drive.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
1.4h
With Parks Nearby
7
Under 2 hours
East Chattanooga, TN
1h 23m53.9 mi one way
This is the shortest drive from Altamont at just 1.4 hours, perfect for a quick escape. It offers a mixed drive profile, making it a bit more varied than the purely highway-focused routes. It's a good choice if you want to get out for a few hours without a long commitment.
Murfreesboro, TN
1h 24m66.2 mi one way
At 1.4 hours, this route gets you to Murfreesboro with a solid drive score of 8. The main draw here is the inclusion of Stones River National Battlefield, offering a historical point of interest. It's a straightforward highway drive, ideal for a direct trip.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
1h 26m66.9 mi one way
Similar in distance and drive time to the other Murfreesboro option, this 1.4-hour trip also scores an 8 for its highway-focused profile. However, it doesn't list any specific parks nearby, making it a more direct route if your focus is solely on reaching the city.
Full-day getaway
Knoxville, TN
3h 4m143.8 mi one way
This is your closest option for a longer drive, taking 3.1 hours to reach Knoxville. It boasts a high drive score of 9 and features gently rolling terrain, offering a more scenic experience than many other routes. While it doesn't list specific parks en route, the varied terrain is a plus.
Franklin, TN
2h 2m96 mi one way
Covering 96 miles and taking 2 hours, this route to Franklin is a strong contender. It scores a 9 for its highway-focused drive and includes Stones River National Battlefield for a historical stop. The gently rolling terrain adds a pleasant element to the journey.
Clarksville, TN
2h 53m143.3 mi one way
This 2.9-hour drive to Clarksville is a good option if you're looking for a longer day trip with a decent drive score of 8. It includes Stones River National Battlefield, providing a historical landmark along the way. The terrain is not specified, suggesting a standard highway experience.
Nashville, TN
2h 2m97.7 mi one way
Nashville is reachable in 2 hours, offering a solid drive score of 8. This route includes Stones River National Battlefield, making it a bit more interesting than some other highway-focused drives of similar length. It's a convenient way to reach the capital city.
Weekend trip
Bartlett, TN
5h 28m288.8 mi one way
For a longer commitment, Bartlett is 5.5 hours away. This route has a good drive score of 8 and traverses gently rolling terrain. It also lists Stones River National Battlefield as a nearby park, offering a historical stop on this extensive highway-focused drive.
Johnson City, TN
4h 59m248.2 mi one way
This 5-hour drive to Johnson City is one of your longest options, with a drive score of 8. It features gently rolling terrain and is unique in its proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering a significant natural attraction on this highway-focused route.
Memphis, TN
5h 43m303.8 mi one way
The furthest destination at 5.7 hours, this drive to Memphis scores an 8. It's described as mostly flat terrain, offering a different driving experience compared to the rolling hills of other longer routes. No parks are listed as nearby on this extensive highway-focused journey.
Browse by Mood
Knoxville, TN
3h 4m143.8 mi one way
Franklin, TN
2h 2m96 mi one way
Bartlett, TN
5h 28m288.8 mi one way
Johnson City, TN
4h 59m248.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain and nearby parks like Stones River National Battlefield are ideal for spring drives. Consider heading towards Knoxville or Franklin to experience the changing landscape.
Summer
Longer drives to destinations like Johnson City or Bartlett are feasible in summer, with highway-focused routes making the 5+ hour trips manageable.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain on routes to Knoxville or Franklin would likely be quite scenic during the fall. The drive score of 9 on these routes makes them enjoyable.
Winter
With mostly highway-focused drives and no specific terrain noted for some shorter trips, winter travel to places like Murfreesboro or Nashville is straightforward.
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