Lebanon, TN Road Trips
Lebanon, TN serves as a useful starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 19-mile quick runs to 245-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lebanon, TN spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
255.6 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
30m
Gallatin, TN
Plan Around Lebanon, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lebanon, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lebanon, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lebanon, TN
Lebanon, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Lebanon, TN to Memphis, TN
Lebanon, TN to Bartlett, TN
Lebanon, TN to Jackson, TN
Lebanon, TN to Knoxville, TN
Lebanon, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Lebanon, TN to Clarksville, TN
Lebanon, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Lebanon, TN to Gallatin, TN
Driving from Lebanon, TN
Expect an average of 143 miles and about 2h 42m behind the wheel when leaving Lebanon, TN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 245 miles (4h 34m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Lebanon, TN are New South Memphis, TN (244.5 mi, 4h 34m), Memphis, TN (242.5 mi, 4h 29m), Bartlett, TN (227.5 mi, 4h 14m), Jackson, TN (159.5 mi, 2h 58m), and Knoxville, TN (151.1 mi, 2h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 143-mile trip from Lebanon, TN, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Lebanon, TN and 4 routes heading into Lebanon, TN, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 245 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lebanon, TN covers 245 miles and takes approximately 4h 34m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.
The average route from Lebanon, TN runs about 143 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 143-mile trip from Lebanon, TN costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lebanon, TN include New South Memphis, TN, Memphis, TN, Bartlett, TN and Jackson, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lebanon, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
41,951
Median Income
$71,320
Median Home Value
$359,300
Median Age
35.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lebanon, TN
Lebanon is the county seat of Wilson County, which is in Middle Tennessee.
Lebanon is located in middle Tennessee between the Central Basin and the Cumberland Plateau.
The downtown area of Lebanon is home to the Capitol Theatre which originally opened in 1949 and is host to various events and stage productions throughout the year. The Wilson County Fairgrounds are also located in Lebanon and is home to the Wilson County Expo center along with Fiddlers Grove Historic Village which provides buildings and displays depicting the life of the early settlers in the area. The Wilson County Fair is held each fall and is one of the largest in the region with attendance that usually exceeds that of the Tennessee State Fair.
1 Lebanon Municipal Airport (Tennessee) (FAA LID: M54). General aviation only (updated Nov 2019) Lebanon is accessible by I-40 West/East, I-840, and US Highway 70 (Lebanon Road). Music City Star
Travel tips adapted from Lebanon (Tennessee) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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