Road Trips from Nashville, TN
Nashville offers a variety of escape routes, from short hops to longer hauls. You've got quick, 1-2 hour drives to places like Brentwood Estates, with mostly highway driving. For a bit more time, consider destinations around 1.5 hours away that offer a mix of highway and surface roads, often with access to Stones River National Battlefield. If you're looking to go further, options extend to over 5 hours, like Bristol, which also offers access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The terrain options are varied, from mostly flat to mixed, and many destinations include park access.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
8
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Surgoinsville, TN
4h 50m255.1 mi one way
This 4.8-hour drive to Surgoinsville is mostly highway with a drive score of 9. It offers access to both Stones River National Battlefield and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, making it a destination for those seeking multiple park experiences.
Bristol, TN
5h 23m292 mi one way
Bristol is the longest drive at 5.4 hours, primarily highway with a drive score of 8. It includes access to Stones River National Battlefield and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering significant park exploration opportunities.
Johnson City, TN
5h 16m284.7 mi one way
Central, TN
5h 23m287.9 mi one way
Colonial Heights, TN
5h 2m273.3 mi one way
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When to Go
Spring
Spring offers access to Stones River National Battlefield on many of these drives, with varied terrain suitable for pleasant outings.
Summer
Summer drives with park access like Stones River National Battlefield are available, with routes offering mixed or highway-focused profiles.
Fall
Fall colors can be enjoyed on the longer drives, with options like Surgoinsville and Bristol providing access to significant national parks.
Winter
Winter travel is feasible on the highway-focused routes, with many still providing access to Stones River National Battlefield.
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