Monterey, TN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Monterey, TN have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 74 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Monterey, TN spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
99 mi
East Chattanooga, TN
Quickest Drive
30m
Parragon, TN
Plan Around Monterey, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Monterey, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Monterey, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Monterey, TN
Driving from Monterey, TN
The typical drive from Monterey, TN covers about 74 miles and takes around 1h 31m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 99 miles (2h 10m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Monterey, TN include East Chattanooga, TN (99 mi, 2h 10m), Nashville, TN (93.3 mi, 1h 45m), Knoxville, TN (88 mi, 1h 38m), and Parragon, TN (17.6 mi, 30m). 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 74-mile trip from Monterey, TN, budget about $11 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 4 mapped routes leaving Monterey, TN and 1 routes heading into Monterey, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 99 miles.
The longest mapped route from Monterey, TN covers 99 miles and takes approximately 2h 10m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from Monterey, TN runs about 74 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 74-mile trip from Monterey, TN costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Monterey, TN include East Chattanooga, TN, Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN and Parragon, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Monterey, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,751
Median Income
$42,402
Median Home Value
$130,600
Median Age
27.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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