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The best driving roads in Tennessee

5 hand-picked driving roads in Tennessee, every one mapped from real geometry and fact-checked.

Roads5hand-picked
Combined125 mi201 km of driving
High point1,643 m5,390 ft

The roads

Satellite map of Foothills Parkway (Western Section) Foothills Parkway (Western Section)15 mi · 27 min · 763.2 m summitView the roadbook ›
Satellite map of Natchez Trace Parkway (Tennessee), The East

Natchez Trace Parkway (Tennessee)

The East

4 mi · 7 min · 40 corners

Satellite map of The Snake, The East

The Snake

US 421The East

23 mi · 50 min · 1,186 m summit

Satellite map of Newfound Gap Road, The East

Newfound Gap Road

US 441The East

33 mi · 1 h 6 min · 1,540.5 m summit

Satellite map of Cherohala Skyway, The East

Cherohala Skyway

NC 143TN 165The East

51 mi · 1 h 37 min · 1,642.8 m summit

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Driving in Tennessee: common questions

What is the best driving road in Tennessee?
Foothills Parkway (Western Section) is the place to start. Ridge-running National Park parkway with open views to the high Smokies.
How many great driving roads does Tennessee have?
5 hand-picked and fact-checked roads, 125 miles of driving in all, every one mapped from real road geometry.
What is the highest road in Tennessee?
Cherohala Skyway is the highest, climbing to about 1,643 m (5,390 ft).