Road Trips from East Chattanooga, TN
East Chattanooga sets you up for a variety of day trips, mostly within a few hours' drive. You've got options that stick to gently rolling terrain, others that utilize the highway for quicker access, and a few that pass by significant historical park sites like Stones River National Battlefield. If you're looking for a shorter cruise, there are destinations around 3-4 hours away, while longer hauls push past 5 hours for those wanting to cover more ground.
Total Routes
41
Shortest
1.5h
With Parks Nearby
32
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Sparta, TN
1h 44m80.2 mi one way
Crossville, TN
1h 46m77.9 mi one way
Oliver Springs, TN
1h 56m93.3 mi one way
McMinnville, TN
1h 35m72.2 mi one way
Rockwood, TN
1h 28m69.2 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Waynesboro, TN
3h 37m180.6 mi one way
This 3.6-hour drive to Waynesboro is your best bet for a trip focused on surface roads, covering 180.6 miles through gently rolling terrain. It offers a different driving experience than the mostly highway routes available from East Chattanooga.
Church Hill, TN
3h 39m188.4 mi one way
Norris, TN
2h 26m123.1 mi one way
Louisville, TN
2h 4m100.2 mi one way
Kingston Springs, TN
3h 7m160.9 mi one way
Weekend trip
29 total in this range
Erwin, TN
4h 3m205.2 mi one way
Somerville, TN
5h 40m280.7 mi one way
Henderson, TN
5h 5m244.9 mi one way
Savannah, TN
4h 12m211.3 mi one way
Arlington, TN
5h 53m316 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Erwin, TN
4h 3m205.2 mi one way
Somerville, TN
5h 40m280.7 mi one way
Waynesboro, TN
3h 37m180.6 mi one way
Henderson, TN
5h 5m244.9 mi one way
Savannah, TN
4h 12m211.3 mi one way
Crossville, TN
1h 46m77.9 mi one way
Memphis, TN
6h 24m344.9 mi one way
Smyrna, TN
4h 53m247.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling and mostly flat terrains are pleasant for driving in spring, with Stones River National Battlefield offering outdoor historical exploration.
Summer
Highway routes are efficient for summer travel. Consider the park sites like Stones River National Battlefield for a break from the heat.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain and access to historical parks like Stones River National Battlefield make for scenic fall drives.
Winter
Mostly highway routes offer reliable winter travel, with historical parks like Stones River National Battlefield remaining accessible.
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