Road Trips from New South Memphis, TN
Looking for a road trip from New South Memphis? You've got options ranging from short, flat drives to longer excursions with gently rolling terrain. Several routes offer access to national parks, making it easy to find a nature escape within a day's drive. If you're up for a longer haul, there are even a couple of destinations that recommend an overnight stay, offering a more in-depth experience.
Total Routes
26
Shortest
3.7h
With Parks Nearby
17
Full-day getaway
Thompson's Station, TN
3h 57m210.6 mi one way
This 4-hour drive is a solid choice if you want to reach Stones River National Battlefield without a long haul. It's a mostly flat, surface road route that gets you to a park without the extended travel time of other options.
Franklin, TN
3h 56m207.6 mi one way
Kingston Springs, TN
3h 39m193.2 mi one way
At under 4 hours and 194 miles, this is one of your closest options. It features mostly flat terrain and surface roads, making for a straightforward drive. While it doesn't list specific parks nearby, it's a convenient day trip.
Weekend trip
21 total in this range
New Union, TN
5h 3m270.7 mi one way
This route offers a bit more driving time at over 5 hours, but it's rewarded with a perfect drive score and access to Stones River National Battlefield. The terrain is gently rolling, providing a slightly more varied landscape than the flatter options.
Madisonville, TN
7h 34m386.3 mi one way
If you're looking for a longer drive with a higher score, consider Madisonville. It's a 7.6-hour trip on mixed highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. You'll also have Stones River National Battlefield as a nearby park option.
Blaine, TN
7h 36m410 mi one way
This 7.6-hour trip is a great option for a longer drive with a high drive score. The route features mixed highway and surface roads and gently rolling terrain. It also provides access to Stones River National Battlefield.
Watertown, TN
7h 41m405.4 mi one way
This destination is a longer drive, at over 7.5 hours, but it offers access to both Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Stones River National Battlefield. The terrain is gently rolling, providing a scenic approach.
South Carthage, TN
5h266.6 mi one way
This 5-hour drive is a good balance for a day trip, covering 267 miles. It uses mostly surface roads with flat terrain and has a high drive score. Stones River National Battlefield is listed as a nearby park.
Long-haul ideas
New Tazewell, TN
8h 18m433.6 mi one way
This is one of your longer options, requiring over 8 hours of driving, and it's the only one that recommends an overnight stay. It offers access to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Stones River National Battlefield, with gently rolling terrain.
Midway, TN
9h 6m486.9 mi one way
The longest drive at over 9 hours, this route is recommended for an overnight stay. It provides access to both Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Stones River National Battlefield, with gently rolling terrain and a high drive score.
Browse by Mood
New Union, TN
5h 3m270.7 mi one way
Madisonville, TN
7h 34m386.3 mi one way
Blaine, TN
7h 36m410 mi one way
Watertown, TN
7h 41m405.4 mi one way
Clarksville, TN
4h 13m204 mi one way
Nashville, TN
4h212.7 mi one way
Franklin, TN
3h 56m207.6 mi one way
Cowan, TN
5h 24m262.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers a chance to experience the parks like Stones River National Battlefield with gently rolling terrain, ideal for appreciating the landscape as it awakens.
Summer
Summer road trips can take advantage of the longer daylight hours for the longer drives, with multiple park options available.
Fall
Fall drives could be scenic on the gently rolling terrain routes, especially those leading to national parks.
Winter
Winter travel might be best on the shorter, flatter routes, keeping in mind that park accessibility could vary.
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