Obion, TN Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Obion, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 346 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Obion, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
370.5 mi
Knoxville, TN
Quickest Drive
3h 30m
Franklin, TN
Plan Around Obion, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Obion, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Obion, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Obion, TN
Driving from Obion, TN
The typical drive from Obion, TN covers about 346 miles and takes around 6h 27m. 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 371 miles (6h 51m), while the shortest is just 321 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Obion, TN most often head toward Knoxville, TN (370.5 mi, 6h 51m) and East Chattanooga, TN (321.1 mi, 6h 3m). 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 346-mile trip from Obion, TN, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Obion, TN and 3 routes heading into Obion, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 321 to 371 miles.
The longest mapped route from Obion, TN covers 371 miles and takes approximately 6h 51m. Shorter options start at just 321 miles.
The average route from Obion, TN runs about 346 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.83/gallon for regular), the average 346-mile trip from Obion, TN costs roughly $52 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Obion, TN include Knoxville, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Obion, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,088
Median Income
$49,018
Median Home Value
$91,300
Median Age
44.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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