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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
6stops
1635km
Day 1: Lesterville → Ruby Falls → Downtown Chattanooga
7h 17min · 684km3 stops
Lesterville
09:00 – 11:00
7h 4min · 677km
Ruby Falls
12:00 – 14:00
13min · 6.9km
Downtown Chattanooga
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Downtown Chattanooga → Manatee Viewing Center → Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
8h 38min · 951km2 stops
Manatee Viewing Center
12:00 – 14:00
8min · 5.8km
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. This route involves significant highway driving; plan for frequent rest stops to manage fatigue.
- 2. Check local weather for the Florida panhandle and central regions, as afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer.
- 3. Verify toll road options in Florida (SunPass) to streamline the final leg of the trip.
- 4. Day 1: 7h 17m driving — plan rest stops