Sparta, TN Road Trips
With 1 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Sparta, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 202-mile quick runs to 202-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Sparta, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
307.5 mi
New South Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
3h 56m
Johnson City, TN
Plan Around Sparta, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sparta, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sparta, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sparta, TN
Driving from Sparta, TN
On average, trips departing from Sparta, TN run 202 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 56m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 202 miles (3h 56m), while the shortest is just 202 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Sparta, TN are Johnson City, TN (202.2 mi, 3h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.86 per gallon. For the typical 202-mile trip from Sparta, TN, budget about $31 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 1 mapped routes leaving Sparta, TN and 4 routes heading into Sparta, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 202 to 202 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sparta, TN covers 202 miles and takes approximately 3h 56m. Shorter options start at just 202 miles.
The average route from Sparta, TN runs about 202 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.86/gallon for regular), the average 202-mile trip from Sparta, TN costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sparta, TN include Johnson City, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sparta, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,915
Median Income
$43,989
Median Home Value
$200,600
Median Age
40.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Sparta, TN at a Glance
Founded
1809
Elevation
922 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Sparta, TN
A sampling of people born in Sparta, TN.
James W. Throckmorton
1825–1894
American politician (1825-1894)
Foster V. Brown
1852–1937
American politician (1852-1937)
George Gibbs Dibrell
1822–1888
Confederate Army general (1822-1888)
Robert Broyles
1933–2011
American actor
John C. Floyd
1858–1930
American politician (1858-1930)
Joseph H. Defrees
1812–1885
American politician (1812-1885)
City data from Wikidata (Q2082645), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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