Road Trips from Bartlett, TN
Planning a weekend escape from Bartlett, TN? You've got options ranging from short, easy drives to longer hauls. For a quick outing, there are destinations less than an hour away on mostly flat terrain. If you're looking to go further, several routes open up toward the eastern side of the state, offering more challenging drives with gently rolling terrain and access to national park areas. Whether you need a half-day trip or a full weekend adventure, these routes provide variety.
Total Routes
33
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
32
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
26 total in this range
Gruetli-Laager, TN
5h 33m291.9 mi one way
This 5.6-hour trip to Gruetli-Laager, TN, covers 291.9 miles and features a mix of highway and surface roads. The terrain shifts to gently rolling, offering a change of scenery from Bartlett's flat landscape. It also provides access to Stones River National Battlefield.
Benton, TN
6h 56m367.3 mi one way
At 367.3 miles and 6.9 hours, Benton, TN, offers a longer excursion. The drive involves mixed highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. Like several other eastern Tennessee destinations, it grants access to Stones River National Battlefield.
Collegedale, TN
6h 22m339.7 mi one way
This route to Collegedale, TN, is 339.7 miles and takes about 6.4 hours. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. It's a solid choice if you want a longer drive with park access, featuring Stones River National Battlefield.
Caryville, TN
7h 15m378.6 mi one way
Caryville, TN, is 378.6 miles and a 7.3-hour drive away. This route uses a mix of highway and surface roads, with gently rolling terrain. You'll also have the option to visit Stones River National Battlefield along the way.
LaFollette, TN
7h 24m386.3 mi one way
With a drive of 386.3 miles and 7.4 hours, LaFollette, TN, is a substantial trip. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads, and the terrain becomes gently rolling. Stones River National Battlefield is accessible from this route.
Long-haul ideas
Bristol, TN
8h 56m488.1 mi one way
Bristol, TN, is a significant drive at 488.1 miles and 8.9 hours, making it a recommended overnight trip. The route mixes highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. Notably, it offers access to both Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Erwin, TN
8h 56m475.9 mi one way
This 475.9-mile trip to Erwin, TN, will take approximately 8.9 hours, and an overnight stay is recommended. The drive combines highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. Visitors can explore Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Bluff City, TN
8h 57m486.2 mi one way
Bluff City, TN, is 486.2 miles and a 9-hour drive away, best suited for an overnight trip. The route consists of mixed highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. It provides access to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Walnut Hill, TN
8h 54m484.1 mi one way
Walnut Hill, TN, is 484.1 miles and takes about 8.9 hours to reach, warranting an overnight stay. The drive utilizes mixed highway and surface roads through gently rolling terrain. This route allows for visits to Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Unicoi, TN
9h 1m490.2 mi one way
At 490.2 miles and 9 hours, Unicoi, TN, is a longer destination recommended for an overnight stay. The drive features mixed highway and surface roads across gently rolling terrain. You'll have opportunities to visit Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain and park access points are suitable for spring travel, offering mild temperatures for exploring.
Summer
Longer drives to eastern Tennessee are viable in summer, with access to national parks providing cooler options.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain in eastern Tennessee would be ideal for fall color viewing, with national parks offering scenic drives.
Winter
While longer drives are possible, the terrain remains gently rolling, and park access is available, though weather should be considered.
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