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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 33m

291.9 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.

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Benton, TN

6h 56m

367.3 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.

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Collegedale, TN

6h 22m

339.7 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.

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Caryville, TN

7h 15m

378.6 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.

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LaFollette, TN

7h 24m

386.3 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.

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Long-haul ideas

6 total in this range

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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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