Road Trips from East Chattanooga, TN
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
43
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
14 total in this range
Full-day getaway
19 total in this range
Shelbyville, TN
2h 5m100.8 mi one way
Surgoinsville, TN
3h 31m180.5 mi one way
Rogersville, TN
3h 18m169.7 mi one way
Tazewell, TN
3h 9m149.6 mi one way
East Ridge, TN
3h 2m155.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Bolivar, TN
5h 13m256.6 mi one way
Erwin, TN
4h 3m205.2 mi one way
Henderson, TN
5h 5m244.9 mi one way
Arlington, TN
5h 53m316 mi one way
Halls, TN
5h 48m300.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Bolivar, TN
5h 13m256.6 mi one way
Erwin, TN
4h 3m205.2 mi one way
Shelbyville, TN
2h 5m100.8 mi one way
Surgoinsville, TN
3h 31m180.5 mi one way
Nashville, TN
2h 43m138.9 mi one way
Fayetteville, TN
2h 6m101.6 mi one way
Lebanon, TN
2h 42m140 mi one way
Knoxville, TN
2h 2m105.7 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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