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Fall Road Trips in Tennessee

Routes

30

Avg Distance

508 mi

Avg Drive

9h 21m

Destinations

12

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Tennessee. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 508 miles.

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 508 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

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.

Fall Routes

Milan, TN → Henderson, NV

1668.4 mi 28h 59m Score: 8/10

Mountain City, TN → New South Memphis, TN

537.7 mi 9h 55m Score: 8/10

Roan Mountain, TN → New South Memphis, TN

521.8 mi 9h 47m Score: 7/10

Bluff City, TN → Memphis, TN

501.2 mi 9h 11m Score: 8/10

Central, TN → New South Memphis, TN

500.9 mi 9h 17m Score: 7/10

Walnut Hill, TN → Memphis, TN

499.1 mi 9h 9m Score: 8/10

Johnson City, TN → Memphis, TN

496.1 mi 9h 6m Score: 8/10

Memphis, TN → Banner Hill, TN

492.1 mi 9h 14m Score: 8/10

Bartlett, TN → Bristol, TN

488.1 mi 8h 56m Score: 9/10

Memphis, TN → Kingsport, TN

487.5 mi 8h 58m Score: 7/10

Collierville, TN → Johnson City, TN

485.9 mi 8h 56m Score: 8/10

Church Hill, TN → New South Memphis, TN

476 mi 8h 51m Score: 7/10

Erwin, TN → Bartlett, TN

475.9 mi 8h 55m Score: 8/10

Church Hill, TN → Memphis, TN

474.1 mi 8h 46m Score: 8/10

Bartlett, TN → Kingsport, TN

472.6 mi 8h 43m Score: 9/10

Johnson City, TN → Union City, TN

463.3 mi 8h 30m Score: 7/10

Atoka, TN → Kingsport, TN

462.5 mi 8h 46m Score: 7/10

Rogersville, TN → Memphis, TN

455.2 mi 8h 25m Score: 8/10

Surgoinsville, TN → Bartlett, TN

451.1 mi 8h 24m Score: 8/10

South Fulton, TN → Johnson City, TN

450.1 mi 8h 13m Score: 7/10

Kingsport, TN → Somerville, TN

449.8 mi 8h 20m Score: 7/10

Dyer, TN → Johnson City, TN

445 mi 8h 14m Score: 8/10

Newport, TN → Memphis, TN

439.9 mi 8h 3m Score: 8/10

Bean Station, TN → Memphis, TN

437.4 mi 8h 3m Score: 8/10

Kingsport, TN → Whiteville, TN

437.4 mi 8h 17m Score: 7/10

Harrogate, TN → New South Memphis, TN

434.4 mi 8h 20m Score: 8/10

Bolivar, TN → Kingsport, TN

432.3 mi 8h 8m Score: 7/10

Alamo, TN → Johnson City, TN

431.9 mi 7h 57m Score: 8/10

Union City, TN → Kingsport, TN

431.5 mi 8h 20m Score: 8/10

Memphis, TN → Morristown, TN

431.4 mi 8h Score: 8/10

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