Where to stop

Best places to stop between Chicago and Orlando

The I-65 and I-75 drive runs about 1,160 miles and 18 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 455 of 1160

   1. Nashville, TN

   A good first break, about 7.1 hours out of Chicago. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in NashvilleWhere to stay in Nashville

2. Mile 701 of 1160

   2. Atlanta, GA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 459 miles left to Orlando.

   Hotels in AtlantaWhere to stay in Atlanta

Sights worth the detour

• Nashville's Broadway
• Chattanooga's Lookout Mountain
• Florida springs north of Ocala

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