Waverly, TN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Waverly, TN have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 66-mile quick runs to 245-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Waverly, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
349.6 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
1h 9m
Clarksville, TN
Plan Around Waverly, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Waverly, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Waverly, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waverly, TN
Waverly, TN to Knoxville, TN
Waverly, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Waverly, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Waverly, TN to Memphis, TN
Waverly, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Waverly, TN to Nashville, TN
Driving from Waverly, TN
On average, trips departing from Waverly, TN run 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 245 miles (4h 42m), while the shortest is just 66 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Waverly, TN most often head toward Knoxville, TN (245 mi, 4h 42m), Chattanooga, TN (191.1 mi, 3h 45m), New South Memphis, TN (163.5 mi, 3h 10m), Memphis, TN (161.6 mi, 3h 4m), and Murfreesboro, TN (92.4 mi, 1h 57m). 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 144-mile trip from Waverly, TN, budget about $21 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Waverly, TN and 2 routes heading into Waverly, TN, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 66 to 245 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waverly, TN covers 245 miles and takes approximately 4h 42m. Shorter options start at just 66 miles.
The average route from Waverly, TN runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 144-mile trip from Waverly, 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 Waverly, TN include Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, New South Memphis, TN and Memphis, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waverly, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,278
Median Income
$45,600
Median Home Value
$164,700
Median Age
46.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Waverly, TN
Waverly, the county seat of Humphreys County in Central Tennessee, is like the typical sleepy Southern town with charm. It has points of interest covering a large spectrum of time, from the prehistoric era to the Civil War to contemporary culture.
1 Waverly Train Disaster Memorial, 107 Richland Ave. In February of 1978, Waverly was dealt a severe blow when a propane car derailed from the track and exploded, killing 16 people. This is a memorial to that occasion. (updated Sep 2021) 2 Humphrey's County Museum & Civil War Fort, 201 Fort Hill Rd, ☏ +1 931 296-3739. Small regional museum that includes Civil War events that took place around Waverly. (updated Sep 2021) 3 Johnsonville State Historic Park, 90 Nell Beard Rd, New Johnsonville, ☏ +1 931 535-2789. Daily 8AM-4:30PM. Site of the Civil War Battle of Johnsonville, where Maj Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest wreaked havoc on the Union fort here, hamstringing the North's efforts to execute its campaign. Additionally, it is the site of the former township of Johnsonville that was inundated when Kentucky Lake was formed. Nice interpretive trails along the lake cover these topics. The park also manages the Link Farm State Archaelogical Area that is somewhat to the southeast, where a large discovery of Mississipian burial mounds from 1100AD was uncovered and where Jesse James ironically once farmed. (updated Sep 2021) 4 Loretta Lynn's Ranch, 8000 Highway 13 South, Hurricane Mills, ☏ +1 931 296-7700. A themed park surrounding the home where this country star used to live. It even includes a Coal Miner's Daughter Museum. (updated Sep 2021)
1 Benton-Houston Ferry (Danville Ferry), 9846 Danville Rd, Big Sandy, ☏ +1 931 721-2776. For something quirky, you could ride this ferry across Kentucky Lake, and in so doing, see a partially submerged granary in the river called the Old Danville Grain Elevator. It is a rather eerie sight. (updated Sep 2021)
There is lodging along Kentucky Lake and around the Waverly area, including at the Johnsonville State Historic Park and Loretta Lynn Ranch. These would probably be more enjoyable than a seedy motel in town. 1 Southernaire Motel & Restaurant, 50 Overlook Ln, Stewart. A basic motel but not without a country cooking restaurant. (updated Sep 2021)
Waverly is a bit off the beaten track from I-40, but it's pretty easily accessed via US 70 from Nashville in a few hours' time.
Travel tips adapted from Waverly (Tennessee) 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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