Where to stop

Best places to stop between Atlanta and Gatlinburg

The I-75 and US-441 drive runs about 240 miles and 4 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 202 of 240

   1. Knoxville, TN

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 38 miles left to Gatlinburg.

   Hotels in KnoxvilleWhere to stay in Knoxville

2. Mile 233 of 240

   2. Pigeon Forge, TN

   The last big stop before Gatlinburg, 7 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in Pigeon ForgeWhere to stay in Pigeon Forge

Sights worth the detour

• Newfound Gap Road
• Cades Cove loop
• Clingmans Dome

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost