Road Trips from Chattanooga, TN
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
52
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
31
Under 2 hours
15 total in this range
Shelbyville, TN
1h 57m95.6 mi one way
Murfreesboro, TN
1h 57m102.1 mi one way
Apison, TN
34m22 mi one way
Huntingdon Forest, TN
24m16.7 mi one way
Grant, TN
39m23.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
22 total in this range
Clifton, TN
3h 50m193.8 mi one way
Cookeville, TN
2h 4m98 mi one way
Carthage, TN
2h 42m131 mi one way
Grimsley, TN
2h 17m102.6 mi one way
Unionville, TN
2h 14m107.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
15 total in this range
Erwin, TN
4h 9m211 mi one way
Memphis, TN
6h 15m339.8 mi one way
Brownsville, TN
5h 12m280.6 mi one way
Bristol, TN
4h 10m223.1 mi one way
Bartlett, TN
6h 1m324.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Clifton, TN
3h 50m193.8 mi one way
Cookeville, TN
2h 4m98 mi one way
Carthage, TN
2h 42m131 mi one way
Grimsley, TN
2h 17m102.6 mi one way
Knoxville, TN
2h 8m111.4 mi one way
Memphis, TN
6h 15m339.8 mi one way
Brownsville, TN
5h 12m280.6 mi one way
Nashville, TN
2h 34m133.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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