Tennessee road trips
Best Road Trips in Tennessee
20 popular Tennessee drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Tennessee Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Tennessee routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Nashville, TN → Atlanta, GA
250 mi · 3.8 h · ~$26 gas
Memphis, TN → Nashville, TN
232 mi · 3.7 h · ~$24 gas
Louisville, KY → Nashville, TN
182 mi · 2.9 h · ~$19 gas
Chattanooga, TN → Nashville, TN
134 mi · 2.2 h · ~$14 gas
Chattanooga, TN → Atlanta, GA
123 mi · 2.0 h · ~$13 gas
St. Louis, MO → Nashville, TN
299 mi · 4.8 h · ~$32 gas
Our Tennessee road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Tennessee metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.95/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.95/gal Tennessee regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Tennessee origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Memphis
The headline Tennessee road trip — 1125 miles, about 18.1 hours of driving and roughly $119 in gas at $2.95/gal.
More top Tennessee drives (19)
New York → Nashville
894 mi · ~14.4 h · ~$94 gas
Open tripNew York → Chattanooga
860 mi · ~13.9 h · ~$91 gas
Open tripNew York → Knoxville
742 mi · ~12.0 h · ~$78 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Nashville
739 mi · ~11.9 h · ~$78 gas
Open tripNewark → Knoxville
735 mi · ~11.9 h · ~$77 gas
Open tripHarrisburg → Nashville
716 mi · ~11.5 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripRochester → Knoxville
708 mi · ~11.4 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Nashville
703 mi · ~11.3 h · ~$74 gas
Open tripAtlantic City → Knoxville
672 mi · ~10.8 h · ~$71 gas
Open tripWashington → Nashville
668 mi · ~10.8 h · ~$70 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Chattanooga
662 mi · ~10.7 h · ~$70 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Knoxville
649 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$68 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Knoxville
648 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$68 gas
Open tripWashington → Chattanooga
623 mi · ~10.0 h · ~$66 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Chattanooga
557 mi · ~9.0 h · ~$59 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Nashville
556 mi · ~9.0 h · ~$59 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Knoxville
544 mi · ~8.8 h · ~$57 gas
Open tripWashington → Knoxville
506 mi · ~8.2 h · ~$53 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Knoxville
444 mi · ~7.2 h · ~$47 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Tennessee
Top Tennessee road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Cheapest Tennessee road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Tennessee.
Long-distance road trips from Tennessee
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Tennessee — Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia.
Gas prices in Tennessee
Estimated regular at $2.95/gal · premium $3.60 · diesel $3.50.
Best vehicles for Tennessee drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Tennessee
Daily driving cost estimates for major Tennessee-area cities.
EV vs gas in Tennessee
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Tennessee trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Tennessee road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Tennessee. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Tennessee road trip cost in fuel?
At Tennessee's estimated $2.95/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.54 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Tennessee EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Tennessee routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.