Clifton, TN Road Trips

Drivers starting from Clifton, 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 69-mile quick runs to 288-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Clifton, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

301.1 mi

Knoxville, TN

Quickest Drive

1h 22m

Jackson, TN

Plan Around Clifton, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Clifton, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Knoxville, TN to Clifton, TN 301.1 mi · 5h 33m East Chattanooga, TN to Clifton, TN 198.9 mi · 3h 59m Chattanooga, TN to Clifton, TN 193.8 mi · 3h 50m New South Memphis, TN to Clifton, TN 152.4 mi · 2h 58m

Continue From Clifton, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Clifton, TN to Knoxville, TN 287.8 mi · 4h 45m Clifton, TN to East Chattanooga, TN 205.3 mi · 3h 31m Clifton, TN to Chattanooga, TN 193.7 mi · 3h 21m Clifton, TN to New South Memphis, TN 144 mi · 2h 34m

Trips from Clifton, TN

Clifton, TN to Knoxville, TN

287.8 mi 4h 45m

Clifton, TN to East Chattanooga, TN

205.3 mi 3h 31m

Clifton, TN to Chattanooga, TN

193.7 mi 3h 21m

Clifton, TN to New South Memphis, TN

144 mi 2h 34m

Clifton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

116.9 mi 2h 14m

Clifton, TN to Franklin, TN

98 mi 1h 57m

Clifton, TN to Jackson, TN

69 mi 1h 22m

Driving from Clifton, TN

Expect an average of 159 miles and about 2h 49m behind the wheel when leaving Clifton, TN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 288 miles (4h 45m), while the shortest is just 69 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Clifton, TN are Knoxville, TN (287.8 mi, 4h 45m), East Chattanooga, TN (205.3 mi, 3h 31m), Chattanooga, TN (193.7 mi, 3h 21m), New South Memphis, TN (144 mi, 2h 34m), and Murfreesboro, TN (116.9 mi, 2h 14m). 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 159-mile trip from Clifton, TN, budget about $24 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 7 mapped routes leaving Clifton, TN and 7 routes heading into Clifton, TN, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 69 to 288 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clifton, TN covers 288 miles and takes approximately 4h 45m. Shorter options start at just 69 miles.

The average route from Clifton, TN runs about 159 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 159-mile trip from Clifton, TN costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Clifton, TN include Knoxville, TN, East Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga, TN and New South Memphis, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.