United States, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee
A 715 km parkway with no junctions, no lorries and no billboards, just trees and quiet.
Length
715 km
In miles
444.3 mi
Driving time
13 hr
Atlas rating
8.4 / 10
The run
Natchez to Nashville. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
No commercial traffic, 50 mph limit throughout
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 5 March 2026
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