Manchester, TN Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Manchester, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 261 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Manchester, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
270.4 mi
Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
18m
Tullahoma, TN
Plan Around Manchester, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Manchester, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Manchester, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Manchester, TN
Driving from Manchester, TN
On average, trips departing from Manchester, TN run 261 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 52m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (5h), while the shortest is just 255 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Manchester, TN include Memphis, TN (270.4 mi, 4h 57m), Collierville, TN (260.9 mi, 4h 48m), Bartlett, TN (255.4 mi, 4h 42m), and Johnson City, TN (255.4 mi, 5h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.83 per gallon. For the typical 261-mile trip from Manchester, TN, budget about $39 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Manchester, TN and 1 routes heading into Manchester, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 255 to 270 miles.
The longest mapped route from Manchester, TN covers 270 miles and takes approximately 5h. Shorter options start at just 255 miles.
The average route from Manchester, TN runs about 261 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.83/gallon for regular), the average 261-mile trip from Manchester, TN costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Manchester, TN include Memphis, TN, Collierville, TN, Bartlett, TN and Johnson City, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Manchester, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,651
Median Income
$55,019
Median Home Value
$215,700
Median Age
32.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Manchester, TN
A sampling of people born in Manchester, TN.
Kim Chace
1956
American gymnast
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Manchester, TN.
Coffee County Courthouse
courthouse in Manchester, Tennessee, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1012255), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Manchester, TN
Manchester is a city in Tennessee.
Stone Fort Park (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park), 732 Stone Fort Dr. (updated Mar 2020) 1 Cumberland Caverns. East of McMinnville, where you can stop to see antebellum estates like the Black House and Falcon Rest, this is the 2nd largest cave in Tennessee, with a chandelier from the Lowes Metropolitan Theater in New York City. (updated Jul 2026)
Manchester is particularly known for its Bonnaroo music festival every June.
Beans Creek Winery, 426 Ragsdale Rd (just off Interstate 24 at Exit 111), ☏ +1 931 723-2294. Family—owned winery. (updated Apr 2024)
Quality Inn Manchester, 2314 Hillsboro, ☏ +1 931-450-3562.
Travel tips adapted from Manchester (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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