Road Trips from Manchester, TN
Manchester sets you up for a variety of quick escapes. You've got several options for half-day trips, mostly on highways, with a couple offering nearby park access. If you're looking for something longer, you can reach the western side of the state in about 5 hours, or head east to Knoxville in just over 3. Most of these routes stick to flat terrain, making for straightforward driving. This is your starting point for exploring Tennessee's central and western regions.
Total Routes
4
Shortest
4.7h
With Parks Nearby
4
Weekend trip
Johnson City, TN
5h255.4 mi one way
Memphis, TN
4h 57m270.4 mi one way
If you're aiming for Memphis, it's a 5-hour haul, making it the longest trip available. This route is primarily highway with a strong drive score of 8. It's a commitment, but it's the most direct way to reach the western edge of Tennessee.
Collierville, TN
4h 48m260.9 mi one way
Collierville, TN is 4.8 hours away on this highway-focused drive, scoring an 8. It's a long trip, similar to Memphis, but offers a slightly shorter duration. This route is a good option if you want to reach West Tennessee without the full 5-hour drive to Memphis itself.
Bartlett, TN
4h 42m255.4 mi one way
Bartlett, TN is 4.7 hours away via this highway-focused route with a drive score of 8. It's one of the longer drives, comparable to Collierville and Memphis, offering access to West Tennessee. Stones River National Battlefield is listed as nearby, though it's on the eastern side of your journey.
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Johnson City, TN
5h255.4 mi one way
Memphis, TN
4h 57m270.4 mi one way
Collierville, TN
4h 48m260.9 mi one way
Bartlett, TN
4h 42m255.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and nearby park options like Stones River National Battlefield, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for day trips.
Summer
The predominantly highway routes are well-suited for summer travel, allowing quick access to destinations like Nashville or Chattanooga.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain and highway-focused drives make fall an easy time to explore destinations such as Murfreesboro or Franklin.
Winter
Straightforward highway drives with flat terrain mean winter travel to nearby cities like Cleveland or Murfreesboro should be manageable.
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