Tullahoma, TN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Tullahoma, TN have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 267-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Tullahoma, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
266.5 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
18m
Manchester, TN
Plan Around Tullahoma, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Tullahoma, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Tullahoma, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tullahoma, TN
Driving from Tullahoma, TN
Expect an average of 139 miles and about 2h 47m behind the wheel when leaving Tullahoma, TN. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 267 miles (5h 17m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Tullahoma, TN are Johnson City, TN (266.5 mi, 5h 17m) and Manchester, TN (12.3 mi, 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.68 per gallon. For the typical 139-mile trip from Tullahoma, TN, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Tullahoma, TN and 3 routes heading into Tullahoma, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 267 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tullahoma, TN covers 267 miles and takes approximately 5h 17m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Tullahoma, TN runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.68/gallon for regular), the average 139-mile trip from Tullahoma, TN costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tullahoma, TN include Johnson City, TN and Manchester, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Tullahoma, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,672
Median Income
$60,855
Median Home Value
$228,800
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Tullahoma, TN
A sampling of people born in Tullahoma, TN.
Ally Walker
1961
American actress
Dustin Lynch
1985
American singer
Tom Bolton
1943–2021
American astronomer
Dave B. Mitchell
1969
American voice actor
David Hess
1993
American professional baseball pitcher
Bryan Morris
1987
American baseball player
Justus Sheffield
1996
American baseball player (born 1996)
City data from Wikidata (Q3292530), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Tullahoma, TN
Tullahoma is a city in Central Tennessee.
Tullahoma has a colorful background: it was the headquarters of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, then the center of aeronautics learning with the Arnold Engineering Development Complex which made substantial contributions to NASA space program, and lastly the home of Richard Wayne Penniman, aka Little Richard, a rock pioneer who managed to bridge racial divides with his music.
1 Beechcraft Heritage Museum, 570 Old Shelbyville Hwy, ☏ +1 931 455-1974, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 9AM-4PM. A museum about aviation, specifically focusing on Beechcraft models from 1932 to the present. (updated Apr 2024) 2 Short Springs Natural Area (several miles northeast of Tullahoma with parking area along Short Springs Road), ☏ +1 615 532-0436. Daily 8AM-9:45PM. Visit a number of picturesque waterfalls here like Machine and Busby Falls and enjoy hiking in hardwood forested hills. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. - Home of George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, 1950 Cascade Hollow Rd, ☏ +1 931 408-2410. Th-Sa 9:30AM-4PM, Su 11:30AM-4PM. This distillery has been making whiskey since 1870 from a "secret mash of corn, barley and rye" and is barrel-aged for 12 years! 4 Tullahoma Fine Arts Center/Regional Art Museum, 401 S Jackson St, ☏ +1 931 455-1234. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. Rotating exhibits, with South Jackson Civic Center for performing arts across the street. 5 Hands-on Science Center, 101 Mitchell Blvd, ☏ +1 931 455-8387. F Sa 9AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM, M-Th field trips and private events only. Science museum in Tullahoma, Tennessee. (updated Apr 2024)
Lakewood Golf & Country Club, 1900 Country Club Dr, ☏ +1 931 455-8770. 1 South Jackson Performing Arts and Mitchell Museum (South Jackson), 404 S. Jackson, St., ☏ +1 931 455-5321, [email protected]. M-F 10:30AM-5:30PM. Amateur theater. (updated Apr 2024)
1 Quality Inn, 1410 North Jackson Street, ☏ +1 931 455-4501. Breakfast and outdoor pool. 2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2030 N Jackson St, ☏ +1 931 222-1414. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Minimum check-in age is 21. (updated Apr 2024)
Tullahoma can be reached via State Route 55 from Interstate 24. The closest 1 Greyhound station is at 617 Woodbury Hwy, Manchester, at a Shell station off of I-24.
Travel tips adapted from Tullahoma on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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