Road Trips from Jackson, TN
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
30
Shortest
1h
With Parks Nearby
16
Under 2 hours
8 total in this range
Full-day getaway
11 total in this range
Bedford, TN
3h 6m147.2 mi one way
Red Boiling Springs, TN
3h 53m197.9 mi one way
Jamestown, TN
2h 50m154.8 mi one way
Lynchburg, TN
3h 34m180.8 mi one way
Mount Juliet, TN
2h 45m147.9 mi one way
Weekend trip
11 total in this range
Athens, TN
5h 49m311.4 mi one way
Kingsport, TN
7h 27m404.6 mi one way
Chattanooga, TN
4h 42m254.4 mi one way
East Chattanooga, TN
4h 51m258.9 mi one way
Morristown, TN
6h 30m348.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Bedford, TN
3h 6m147.2 mi one way
Red Boiling Springs, TN
3h 53m197.9 mi one way
Athens, TN
5h 49m311.4 mi one way
Kingsport, TN
7h 27m404.6 mi one way
Kingsport, TN
7h 27m404.6 mi one way
Chattanooga, TN
4h 42m254.4 mi one way
Winchester, TN
3h 50m198.5 mi one way
Nashville, TN
2h 24m129.2 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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