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Summer Road Trips in Tennessee

Routes

30

Avg Distance

508 mi

Avg Drive

9h 21m

Destinations

12

Tennessee in the summer offers a diverse range of driving experiences, with 30 routes averaging 507 miles and around 9 hours. These drives span a variety of terrains, from high-altitude climbs reaching up to 6,806 feet to gently rolling landscapes. While EV charging is fair on some routes, park access is a feature of many.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Tennessee that work well for summer 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.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Milan, TN → Henderson, NV

1668.4 mi 28h 59m Score: 8/10

This extensive cross-country route includes high-altitude sections with climbs up to 6,806 feet, offering a significant elevation change for drivers.

Editor's pick

Mountain City, TN → New South Memphis, TN

537.7 mi 9h 55m Score: 8/10

Boasting a drive score of 8, this route covers 537.7 miles with fair EV coverage and 3 DC fast chargers, traversing gently rolling terrain.

Editor's pick

Roan Mountain, TN → New South Memphis, TN

521.8 mi 9h 47m Score: 7/10

With park access and a drive score of 7, this 521.8-mile option provides a substantial Tennessee driving experience.

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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