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
3
Shortest
5h
With Parks Nearby
3
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.
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Bartlett, TN
5h 28m288.8 mi one way
Johnson City, TN
4h 59m248.2 mi one way
Memphis, TN
5h 43m303.8 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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