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Bluegrass to Sunshine State Corridor

A scenic journey from the lakes of Western Kentucky through the heart of the South, balancing efficient highway stretches with charming stops in Nashville and Atlanta before arriving in the rolling hills of Groveland.

6days
13stops
1917km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Gilbertsville · Murfreesboro · Adairsville · Valdosta · Ocala — start in Peoria Heights, end in Groveland.

DAY01

Peoria Heights → Kentucky Dam Marina

540 km · 5h 9m driving · long drive · Overnight in Kentucky Dam Marina
  1. 09:00
    Peoria Heights· start
  2. 540 km · 5h 9m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Kentucky Dam Marina· overnight
DAY02

Central City → Murfreesboro

309 km · 2h 56m driving · Overnight in Murfreesboro
  1. 09:00
    Central City· start
  2. 119 km · 1h 11m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Broadway Nashville
  4. 190 km · 1h 45m
  5. 15:00
    Murfreesboro· overnight
DAY03

Murfreesboro → Adairsville

267 km · 2h 51m driving · Overnight in Adairsville
  1. 09:00
    Murfreesboro· start
  2. 164 km · 1h 44m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Rock City Gardens
  4. 103 km · 1h 7m
  5. 15:00
    Adairsville· overnight
DAY04

Adairsville → Valdosta

469 km · 4h 29m driving · Overnight in Valdosta
  1. 09:00
    Adairsville· start
  2. 97 km · 1h 2m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Ponce City Market
  4. 373 km · 3h 27m
  5. 15:00
    Valdosta· overnight
DAY05

Valdosta → Ocala

231 km · 2h 24m driving · Overnight in Ocala
  1. 09:00
    Valdosta· start
  2. 179 km · 1h 45m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Paynes Prairie Preserve
  4. 52 km · 39m
  5. 15:00
    Ocala· overnight
DAY06

Ocala → Groveland

101 km · 1h 12m driving
  1. 09:00
    Ocala· start
  2. 86 km · 56m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
  4. 15 km · 16m
  5. 15:00
    Groveland
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Day 1Stay in Gilbertsville · Night 1
  2. Day 2Stay in Murfreesboro · Night 2
  3. Day 3Stay in Adairsville · Night 3
  4. Day 4Stay in Valdosta · Night 4
  5. Day 5Stay in Ocala · Night 5
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 5h 9m driving — plan rest stops
  • Gas prices are typically lower in Georgia and South Carolina compared to Florida; fuel up before crossing the state line.
  • Monitor traffic through the Atlanta corridor, as congestion can significantly impact arrival times.
  • The route covers approximately 850 miles from Central City to Groveland, well within the 400-mile range per tank.