Sweetwater to Memphis drive - plan a road trip (2024)

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driving / 2 days / no pets / no RV


Sweetwater to Memphis road trip planner

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Sweetwater to Memphis. If you're planning a road trip to Memphis, you can research locations to stop along the way.Make sure you check road conditionsto 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 themost talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

customize this trip

Day 1

11:00 am start in Sweetwater
drive for about 1 hour

12:15 pm Crossville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:15 pm
drive for about 1 hour

2:20 pm Gordonsville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:20 pm
drive for about 54 minutes

4:14 pm Nashville
stay overnight at Gaylord Opryland Resort
leave the next day around 10:00 am

day 1 driving ≈ 3 hours
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Day 2

10:00 am leave from Gaylord Opryland Resort
drive for about 1.5 hours

11:21 am Hurricane Mills
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:21 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours

1:36 pm Jackson (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:36 pm
drive for about 1 hour

3:39 pm Covington (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:39 pm
drive for about 55 minutes

5:34 pm arrive in Memphis
eat at Central BBQ
stay at Peabody Hotel

day 2 driving ≈ 4.5 hours
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Where should I stop along the way?

Crossville (3 answers)
questions about Crossville:
Lodging

Gordonsville

Nashville (233 answers)
Grand Ole Opry (8 mentions)
Country Music Hall of Fame (6 mentions)
Ryman Auditorium (6 mentions)
Centennial Park (6 mentions)
The Parthenon (5 mentions)
restaurants around Nashville:
Bluebird Cafe
Opryland Hotel
Pancake Pantry
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - 19th Ave
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
hotels around Nashville:
Gaylord Opryland Resort
The Hermitage Hotel
Omni Nashville Hotel
questions about Nashville:
What's the best neighborhood in Nashville for a first time visitor?
Nearby small towns or outdoor areas?
Top of the line hotels in Nashville?
What are some must sees in Nashville during the weekend
Best Location to Stay

Hurricane Mills (3 answers)

Jackson (Tennessee) (6 answers)
questions about Jackson (Tennessee):
rv camp grounds
Closest beach

Covington (Tennessee)


Where's the best place to stay in Memphis?

Are you going straight to a hotel, orlooking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas,and hotels is the Trippy page onwhere to stay in Memphis.

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Peabody Hotel, which was mentioned 12 times on Trippy.

Want to research more popular hotels in Memphis?Click the blue button below.

Where's the best place to eat in Memphis?

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Central BBQ, which was mentioned 10 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (4 mentions)

Charlie Vergos Rendezvous (4 mentions)

Payne's Bar-B-Q (3 mentions)

Cozy Corner Restaurant (2 mentions)

Want to research more popular restaurants in Memphis?Click the blue button below.

What are some things to do in Memphis?

This section could be endless, so rather than trying tosuggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave itopen-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Beale Street (9 mentions)

Graceland (9 mentions)

National Civil Rights Museum (8 mentions)

Memphis Zoo (7 mentions)

Mud Island (6 mentions)

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questionsbecause there's an entire community of travelers talkingto each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is whereyou can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets,trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Memphis. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Memphis? (13 answers)

Regan from Brooklyn asked:
What are the musts of Memphis, y'all? (5 answers)

stephanie from Nixa asked:
Must sees in Memphis TN?? Hidden gems places to eat?? (5 answers)

Andreas from Manhattan asked:
Best blues clubs in Memphis? (5 answers)

Larry from Southern California asked:
Good Food and Fun With Kids (4 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questionsand answers related to Memphis.

Do I really have to go back home?

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacationwho wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning yournext trip!

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

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or drivingby calculating the distance from Sweetwater to Memphis. Or get a full Sweetwater to Memphis flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation.You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong,or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Sweetwater well, please help your fellowtravelers and answer their questions about Sweetwater!

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