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Newport, TN Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Newport, TN is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 50-mile quick runs to 440-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Newport, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

439.9 mi

Memphis, TN

Quickest Drive

57m

Knoxville, TN

Plan Around Newport, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Newport, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Continue From Newport, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Trips from Newport, TN

Driving from Newport, TN

On average, trips departing from Newport, TN run 240 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 25m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 440 miles (8h 3m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Newport, TN include Memphis, TN (439.9 mi, 8h 3m), Nashville, TN (228.9 mi, 4h 14m), and Knoxville, TN (50 mi, 57m). 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 240-mile trip from Newport, TN, budget about $35 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 3 mapped routes leaving Newport, TN and 2 routes heading into Newport, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 440 miles.

The longest mapped route from Newport, TN covers 440 miles and takes approximately 8h 3m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.

The average route from Newport, TN runs about 240 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 240-mile trip from Newport, TN costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Newport, TN include Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN and Knoxville, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Newport, TN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

6,881

Median Income

$40,096

Median Home Value

$124,300

Median Age

42.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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