Road Trips from East Chattanooga, TN
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
42
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
23
Under 2 hours
13 total in this range
Full-day getaway
19 total in this range
Alexandria, TN
2h 30m109.2 mi one way
Loretto, TN
3h 17m162.3 mi one way
Shelbyville, TN
2h 5m100.8 mi one way
Surgoinsville, TN
3h 31m180.5 mi one way
Rogersville, TN
3h 18m169.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Bolivar, TN
5h 13m256.6 mi one way
Erwin, TN
4h 3m205.2 mi one way
Arlington, TN
5h 53m316 mi one way
Germantown, TN
6h 8m304.3 mi one way
Central, TN
4h 4m213.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Alexandria, TN
2h 30m109.2 mi one way
Bolivar, TN
5h 13m256.6 mi one way
Erwin, TN
4h 3m205.2 mi one way
Loretto, TN
3h 17m162.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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