Parsons, TN Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Parsons, TN is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 92-mile quick runs to 277-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Parsons, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
381.3 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
1h 44m
Franklin, TN
Plan Around Parsons, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Parsons, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Parsons, TN
The typical drive from Parsons, TN covers about 190 miles and takes around 3h 32m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 277 miles (5h 3m), while the shortest is just 92 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Parsons, TN are Knoxville, TN (276.5 mi, 5h 3m), East Chattanooga, TN (227.1 mi, 4h 15m), Chattanooga, TN (222.6 mi, 4h 6m), New South Memphis, TN (129.1 mi, 2h 28m), and Franklin, TN (92.3 mi, 1h 44m). 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 190-mile trip from Parsons, TN, budget about $28 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. 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 5 mapped routes leaving Parsons, TN and 3 routes heading into Parsons, TN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 92 to 277 miles.
The longest mapped route from Parsons, TN covers 277 miles and takes approximately 5h 3m. Shorter options start at just 92 miles.
The average route from Parsons, TN runs about 190 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 190-mile trip from Parsons, TN costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Parsons, TN include Knoxville, TN, East Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga, TN and New South Memphis, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Parsons, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,578
Median Income
$32,129
Median Home Value
$107,400
Median Age
44.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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