Nashville to Gatlinburg drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Nashville 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.

9:00 am  start in Nashville
drive for about 54 minutes

9:54 am  Gordonsville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:54 am
drive for about 34 minutes

11:28 am  Cookeville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:28 pm
drive for about 40 minutes

1:08 pm  Crossville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:08 pm
drive for about 1 hour

3:15 pm  Loudon (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:15 pm
drive for about 38 minutes

4:53 pm  Knoxville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:53 pm
drive for about 49 minutes

6:42 pm  Pigeon Forge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:42 pm
drive for about 13 minutes

7:55 pm  arrive in Gatlinburg

driving ≈ 5 hours

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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Gatlinburg to Nashville drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Nashville? Try searching for places within 3.5 hours of Nashville.

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