Road Trips from Bartlett, TN
Planning a road trip from Bartlett, TN? You've got options ranging from quick, local jaunts to longer hauls across the state. For a short excursion, consider the 0.4-hour drive to Williams Chapel, a mostly flat route. If you're up for a more substantial journey, several destinations are around 6-9 hours away, offering mixed highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. Many of these longer drives pass by Stones River National Battlefield and some even approach Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making them ideal for an overnight stay if you're looking to explore more.
Total Routes
47
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
42
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
39 total in this range
Gruetli-Laager, TN
5h 33m291.9 mi one way
This 291.9-mile drive takes about 5.6 hours and offers a change of scenery with gently rolling terrain. It's a longer trip than Belle Meade, utilizing a mix of highway and surface roads, and also passes by Stones River National Battlefield.
Benton, TN
6h 56m367.3 mi one way
Covering 367.3 miles over 6.9 hours, this route is a solid choice for a longer drive. Expect gently rolling terrain and a mix of highway and surface roads. It also includes access to Stones River National Battlefield, making it a good option for a day trip with historical interest.
Collegedale, TN
6h 22m339.7 mi one way
This destination is 339.7 miles away, requiring about 6.4 hours of driving. The route features mixed highway and surface roads and gently rolling terrain. Like several other longer trips, it offers proximity to Stones River National Battlefield.
Caryville, TN
7h 15m378.6 mi one way
At 378.6 miles and 7.3 hours, this drive provides gently rolling terrain and a mix of road types. It's a longer journey than many options, and like others in this distance range, it includes access to Stones River National Battlefield.
LaFollette, TN
7h 24m386.3 mi one way
This trip covers 386.3 miles and takes approximately 7.4 hours. The drive profile is mixed highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. It's one of the longer day-trip options that passes by Stones River National Battlefield.
Long-haul ideas
6 total in this range
Bristol, TN
8h 56m488.1 mi one way
This 488.1-mile drive, taking 8.9 hours, is a good candidate for an overnight trip. It features gently rolling terrain and mixed highway/surface roads. Notably, it offers access to both Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Erwin, TN
8h 56m475.9 mi one way
A 475.9-mile journey that takes 8.9 hours, Erwin is suitable for an overnight stay. The terrain is gently rolling, and the drive uses a mix of highway and surface roads. This route also provides access to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Kingsport, TN
8h 43m472.6 mi one way
Bluff City, TN
8h 57m486.2 mi one way
This 486.2-mile route takes 9 hours, making it a prime candidate for an overnight adventure. It features gently rolling terrain and mixed highway and surface roads. You'll have access to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Walnut Hill, TN
8h 54m484.1 mi one way
At 484.1 miles and 8.9 hours, this trip is well-suited for an overnight stay. The drive consists of mixed highway and surface roads through gently rolling terrain. It also offers proximity to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Gruetli-Laager, TN
5h 33m291.9 mi one way
Benton, TN
6h 56m367.3 mi one way
Collegedale, TN
6h 22m339.7 mi one way
Caryville, TN
7h 15m378.6 mi one way
Cleveland, TN
6h 36m352 mi one way
Rockwood, TN
6h 10m331.5 mi one way
Bristol, TN
8h 56m488.1 mi one way
Kingston, TN
6h 15m340.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain and nearby parks like Stones River National Battlefield are accessible, making spring a good time for longer drives.
Summer
With predominantly flat and gently rolling terrain, summer offers many options for day trips and overnight stays near parks.
Fall
The mixed highway and surface roads leading to destinations with gently rolling terrain are ideal for fall color viewing.
Winter
Shorter trips on mostly flat terrain are practical, while longer drives with gently rolling terrain remain accessible.
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