Rocky Top, TN Road Trips
With 1 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Rocky Top, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 177-mile quick runs to 177-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Rocky Top, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
386.6 mi
Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
34m
Knoxville, TN
Plan Around Rocky Top, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Rocky Top, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rocky Top, TN
Driving from Rocky Top, TN
On average, trips departing from Rocky Top, TN run 177 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 33m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 177 miles (3h 33m), while the shortest is just 177 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Rocky Top, TN are City of Murfreesboro, TN (176.5 mi, 3h 33m). 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 177-mile trip from Rocky Top, TN, budget about $26 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 1 mapped routes leaving Rocky Top, TN and 4 routes heading into Rocky Top, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 177 to 177 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rocky Top, TN covers 177 miles and takes approximately 3h 33m. Shorter options start at just 177 miles.
The average route from Rocky Top, TN runs about 177 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 177-mile trip from Rocky Top, TN costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rocky Top, TN include City of Murfreesboro, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rocky Top, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,830
Median Income
$30,119
Median Home Value
$112,200
Median Age
30.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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