Road Trips from Baxter, TN
Baxter, TN is a solid launchpad for a variety of day trips. You've got several options within about 1.5 hours, many of which include access to Stones River National Battlefield, making them great for a shorter excursion. If you're up for a longer haul, you can reach cities like Chattanooga or Knoxville in just over 2 hours, or even push to Memphis in around 5 hours. Most of these routes are highway-focused, so they're generally efficient drives.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
1.4h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
Nashville, TN
1h 24m72.1 mi one way
This is a straightforward 1.4-hour highway drive to Nashville. It's one of your closest options and conveniently includes access to Stones River National Battlefield, making it a good choice if you want a park visit without a long drive.
Murfreesboro, TN
1h 25m72.8 mi one way
Similar to Nashville, this is a 1.4-hour trip on mostly highway. It also offers proximity to Stones River National Battlefield, so you get a park experience combined with a relatively short drive.
Franklin, TN
1h 41m88.3 mi one way
At 1.7 hours, this drive is a bit longer than Nashville or Murfreesboro, but still well within day-trip range. Like others in this cluster, it provides access to Stones River National Battlefield.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
1h 26m73.1 mi one way
This route clocks in at 1.4 hours and is a highway-focused drive. It offers access to Stones River National Battlefield, similar to other nearby destinations.
Full-day getaway
East Chattanooga, TN
2h 16m104.2 mi one way
With a drive score of 9, this 2.3-hour trip to East Chattanooga is a strong contender if you're looking for a more engaging highway experience. It's a longer drive than the Murfreesboro options.
Chattanooga, TN
2h 15m104.9 mi one way
This is a higher-drive-score option at 2.3 hours. It's a longer trip than heading towards Nashville, but offers a more engaging drive, and it gets you to Chattanooga.
Knoxville, TN
2h 5m110 mi one way
This 2.1-hour drive offers a solid drive score of 8. It's a good option if you want to get to East Tennessee within a couple of hours.
Weekend trip
Bartlett, TN
4h 59m268.1 mi one way
This is your longest option, a 5-hour highway drive that gets you to Bartlett. It's significantly further than any other pick, offering a substantial journey.
Johnson City, TN
4h214.4 mi one way
At 4 hours, this is a considerable drive east. It offers a drive score of 8, making it a more engaging route than some of the shorter, closer options.
Memphis, TN
5h 13m283.2 mi one way
This 5.2-hour drive is the furthest option from Baxter. It has a drive score of 8, indicating a more engaging route for the long distance to Memphis.
Browse by Mood
East Chattanooga, TN
2h 16m104.2 mi one way
Chattanooga, TN
2h 15m104.9 mi one way
Nashville, TN
1h 24m72.1 mi one way
Bartlett, TN
4h 59m268.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers good driving conditions for all routes, with Stones River National Battlefield accessible on many shorter trips.
Summer
Highway driving is generally easy in the summer, and the longer routes to Chattanooga and Knoxville are accessible.
Fall
Fall presents pleasant driving weather for all destinations, and the proximity to Stones River National Battlefield remains a consistent option.
Winter
Winter drives are mostly highway-focused, making most destinations accessible with minimal weather disruption.
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