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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 point1,613 m5,292 ft
Satellite map of Foothills Parkway (Western Section) Foothills Parkway (Western Section)15 mi · 27 min · 788 m summitView the roadbook ›
Satellite map of Natchez Trace Parkway (Tennessee), USA – East

Natchez Trace Parkway (Tennessee)

USA – East

4 mi · 7 min · 40 corners
Satellite map of The Snake, USA – East

The Snake

US 421USA – East

23 mi · 50 min · 1,209 m summit
Satellite map of Newfound Gap Road, USA – East

Newfound Gap Road

US 441USA – East

33 mi · 1 h 6 min · 1,543 m summit
Satellite map of Cherohala Skyway, USA – East

Cherohala Skyway

NC 143TN 165USA – East

51 mi · 1 h 37 min · 1,613 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 1,613 m (5,292 ft).