This sweeping 2017 road trip loops from Arkansas to the nationβs capital and back, weaving through mountain towns, Civil War landmarks, and scenic highways. Starting in Little Rock and passing through Memphis, Nashville, and the Appalachian gateways of Kingsport, Bristol, and Roanoke, the route leads to Manassas, Washington, DC, Arlington, and Bethesda. The return leg journeys through Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, and northeast Arkansas, with stops in historic towns like Cumberland, Morgantown, Huntington, and Paducah β plus a detour to Fort Defiance. A patriotic and picturesque drive through the heart of the eastern U.S.
Drive Interstate 40 from Nashville to Knoxville and experience 187 miles of rolling hills, Cumberland Plateau vistas, and classic Tennessee scenery. Follow this detailed route narrative for landmarks, terrain changes, and what to expect along the way.
Explore Tennesseeβs Interstate 81 from Dandridge to Kingsport, a 59-mile drive through farmland, Appalachian foothills, and the Holston Valley. This scenic route links historic towns, rural landscapes, and the bustling Tri-Cities region.
Drive Americaβs Highways along 19 miles of Interstate 40 from Midway to the I-81 junction near Dandridge, Tennesseeβa rolling, scenic stretch of wooded hills, farmland, and key connections between Knoxville and the Appalachian region.
Experience 33 miles of Interstate 40 from Knoxville to Midway, Tennessee, traveling through Farragut, downtown Knoxville, major interchanges, and the wooded foothills just east of the city. A smooth, engaging metro-to-rural transition drive.
Take a fast-paced journey along Interstate 95 from Ashland to Fredericksburg, Virginia. This 31-mile stretch blends forested scenery, commuter sprawl, and historic Civil War landmarks as it transitions from rural calm to urban bustle.