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

10 stops · 14 hidden

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

Truist Park+2 min
MLB ballparks · GA
wrapped in The Battery — a year-round dining-and-music district that changed the ballpark model
Sweetens Cove+2 min
Golf · TN
A cult-favorite nine-holer with wild, bold greens.
Cane Creek / Tennessee Riverwalk+6 min
Cycling · TN
a riverfront paved path through a great cycling city
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
Silver Comet Trail+21 min
Cycling · GA
60 smooth, shaded, car-free miles out of metro Atlanta
Gaylord Springs+23 min
Golf · TN
A links-style course along the Cumberland River.
Blankets Creek+29 min
Mountain biking · GA
Atlanta’s busy, family-friendly flow network
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.

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FAQ

Before you go

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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