Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Louisville to Gatlinburg. If you're planning a road trip to Gatlinburg, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Louisville
drive for about 42 minutes
11:42 am Taylorsville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:42 pm
drive for about 1 hour
1:54 pm Lexington
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:54 pm
drive for about 39 minutes
3:34 pm Berea
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Berea
drive for about 49 minutes
10:49 am London
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:49 am
drive for about 1 hour
12:58 pm Pioneer
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:58 pm
drive for about 46 minutes
2:44 pm Knoxville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:44 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:48 pm arrive in Gatlinburg
day 2 driving ≈ 4 hours
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Taylorsville
Lexington (28 answers)
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Berea
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Pioneer
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