Sparta, TN Road Trips
With 9 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Sparta, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 140 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Sparta, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
309.2 mi
New South Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
1h 26m
Murfreesboro, 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
Sparta, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Sparta, TN to Jackson, TN
Sparta, TN to Johnson City, TN
Sparta, TN to Franklin, TN
Sparta, TN to Knoxville, TN
Sparta, TN to Nashville, TN
Sparta, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Sparta, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Sparta, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Driving from Sparta, TN
On average, trips departing from Sparta, TN run 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 309 miles (5h 45m), while the shortest is just 68 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Sparta, TN are New South Memphis, TN (309.2 mi, 5h 45m), Jackson, TN (224.3 mi, 4h 9m), Johnson City, TN (202.2 mi, 3h 56m), Franklin, TN (112.5 mi, 2h 7m), and Knoxville, TN (97.7 mi, 2h 1m). 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 140-mile trip from Sparta, TN, budget about $21 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Sparta, TN and 2 routes heading into Sparta, TN, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 68 to 309 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sparta, TN covers 309 miles and takes approximately 5h 45m. Shorter options start at just 68 miles.
The average route from Sparta, TN runs about 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 140-mile trip from Sparta, TN costs roughly $21 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 New South Memphis, TN, Jackson, TN, Johnson City, TN and Franklin, 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.
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