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
2
Shortest
4h
With Parks Nearby
2
Weekend trip
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.
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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