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Lesterville to Apollo Beach Southern Corridor

A direct two-day journey from the Missouri Ozarks to the Florida Gulf Coast, balancing the long drive with a scenic stop in the Tennessee Valley and a coastal finish in Apollo Beach.

2days
5stops
1635km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Chattanooga — start in Lesterville, end in Apollo Beach.

DAY01

Lesterville → Downtown Chattanooga

684 km · 7h 17m driving · long drive · Overnight in Downtown Chattanooga
  1. 09:00
    Lesterville· start
  2. 677 km · 7h 4m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Ruby Falls
  4. 6.9 km · 13m
  5. 15:00
    Downtown Chattanooga· overnight
DAY02

Downtown Chattanooga → Apollo Beach

951 km · 8h 38m driving · long drive
  1. 09:00
    Downtown Chattanooga· start
  2. 945 km · 8h 30m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Manatee Viewing Center
  4. 5.8 km · 8m
  5. 15:00
    Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Day 1Stay in Chattanooga · Night 1
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 7h 17m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 8h 38m driving — plan rest stops
  • This route involves significant highway driving; plan for frequent rest stops to manage fatigue.
  • Check local weather for the Florida panhandle and central regions, as afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer.
  • Verify toll road options in Florida (SunPass) to streamline the final leg of the trip.