How long is the drive from Nashville to Atlanta?

About 4 hr 22 min and 248 mi of road driving, before any detours.

What are the best stops between Nashville and Atlanta?

Top ranked stops include Truist Park, Alleia, Sweetens Cove. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.

Can I plan this drive in Roamward?

Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Nashville to Atlanta, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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Nashville to Atlanta road trip: 24 stops worth the detour

Nashville, TN → Atlanta, GA. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

248 miRoad miles

4 hr 22 minDrive time

3States crossed

24Detour stops

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Stops along the drive

14 stops · 10 hidden

All24 Dining6 Golf5 Waterfalls4 Cycling2 Mountain biking2 MLB ballparks1 Breweries & distilleries1 Other3

Alleia+4 min
Dining · TN
Southside destination for creative rustic Italian cooking, hand-made pasta and Neapolitan pizza served on a serene brick-walled patio Order: Handmade pasta.
Sweetens Cove+2 min
Golf · TN
A cult-favorite nine-holer with wild, bold greens.
Heirloom Market BBQ+3 min
Dining · GA
Cult roadside smokehouse fusing Texas and Korean barbecue traditions. (Cumberland) Order: Korean-style smoked brisket.
Marina's on the Square+7 min
Dining · TN
A warm downtown trattoria for handmade Italian classics near MTSU. (Downtown Square)
Cobblestone Golf Course+9 min
Golf · GA
A well-regarded municipal on the shores of Lake Acworth northwest of Atlanta, with several holes along the water. A perennial best-value pick in the metro.
Raccoon Mountain+11 min
Mountain biking · TN
fast, flowy laps above the river in a top trail town
Tremont Tavern+12 min
Dining · TN
North Chattanooga neighborhood tavern since 2006, a staple for craft beer, elevated pub fare and a beloved burger Order: Tavern burger.
Gaylord Springs+23 min
Golf · TN
A links-style course along the Cumberland River.
Three Taverns Brewery+23 min
Breweries & distilleries · GA
a Belgian-inspired Decatur brewery with a strong sour program
Blankets Creek+29 min
Mountain biking · GA
Atlanta’s busy, family-friendly flow network
Canton House+31 min
Dining · GA
The Atlanta Chinese community's go-to for cart-service dim sum on Buford Highway. Order: Har gow and shrimp dumplings.
Hermitage (President's Reserve)+31 min
Golf · TN
A well-regarded public course near Nashville.
Stone Mountain Golf Club+59 min
Golf · GA
A scenic 36-hole public club beside the granite dome of Stone Mountain Park, with lake and mountain views east of Atlanta. A handy metro round.
Loveless Cafe+52 min
Dining · TN
A biscuit-and-country-breakfast institution right where the Natchez Trace begins near Nashville.

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How long is the drive from Nashville to Atlanta?
About 4 hr 22 min and 248 mi of road driving, before any detours.
What are the best stops between Nashville and Atlanta?
Top ranked stops include Truist Park, Alleia, Sweetens Cove. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Nashville to Atlanta, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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