Fall Road Trips in Tennessee

Routes

Avg Distance

536 mi

Avg Drive

9h 52m

Destinations

Methodology

Routes filtered by drive score and typical seasonal conditions. Historical hazard counts pulled from FEMA disaster declarations and USGS seismic feeds; monthly weather context from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Data sources: OSRM • NOAA NCEI climate normals • FEMA OpenFEMA • USGS Earthquake Hazards • EIA weekly fuel survey

Last reviewed

Oct 17, 2026

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Fall in Tennessee brings a vibrant palette to its 30 routes, averaging 536 miles and nearly 10 hours. Drivers can expect varied terrain, from gently rolling landscapes to high-altitude sections with climbs up to 6,806 feet. With drive scores reaching 8, these autumnal drives offer a compelling way to experience the state's changing colors.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.24/gal

Diesel: $6.18/gal

Typical trip cost

$79–$278

One-way, ~536 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~188 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-10-12

Climate through the year: Tennessee

Tennessee peaks at around 92°F in Jul and cools to 51°F / 33°F in Jan. Wettest month is Apr at ~5.9 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in	Snow in
Jan	51	33	4.1	0.9
Feb	56	37	4.6	1
Mar	64	44	5.7	0.5
Apr	73	53	5.9	—
May	82	62	5.3	—
Jun	89	70	4	—
Jul	92	74	4.8	—
Aug	92	73	3.4	—
Sep peak	86	66	3	—
Oct peak	75	54	4	—
Nov peak	63	43	4.7	0.1
Dec	53	36	5.5	0.2

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for TN — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Tennessee routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Tennessee that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 536 miles).

Current regular gas averages $4.24/gallon in Tennessee (week of 2026-10-12). Diesel: $6.18/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $79 and $278. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Tennessee typically sees daytime highs in the 63–86°F range with about 3.9 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

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