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cated approximately 45 minutes northwest of Knoxville and 2.5 hours east of Nashville, the City of Oak Ridge rests within the narrow valleys and wooded hills of East Tennessee. Here you will find many points of interest showcasing the remarkable role the community played during the Manhattan Project.
Directions to the Visitor Center by CarTake I-40 West toward Nashville. Take exit 376-A to merge onto TN-162 N/Pellissippi Parkway. Follow Hwy 162 for 5 miles (8 km) and veer left onto Highway 62 toward Oak Ridge. Continue on Hwy 62, Illinois Avenue, for 6 miles (10 km). Turn right onto West Outer Drive. The Manhattan Project Visitor Center is on the right 1 mile (2 km), located inside the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge. This is an approximately 45 minute drive. When you arrive in Oak Ridge, the Manhattan Project Visitor Center is located within the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge at: 461 W. Outer Dr. Guided bus tours of select Manhattan Project sites are available through the American Museum of Science & Energy located at 115 E. Main St. Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Take I-40 East toward Knoxville. Take exit 356, Highway 58/Gallaher Road, toward Oak Ridge. Continue on Highway 58 to Highway 95, Oak Ridge Turnpike. In Oak Ridge turn left onto Highway 62, Illinois Avenue. Turn right onto West Outer Drive. The Manhattan Project Visitor Center is on the right 1 mile (2 km), located inside the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. This is an approximately 2.5 hour drive. When you arrive in Oak Ridge, the Manhattan Project Visitor Center is located within the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge at: 461 W. Outer Dr. Guided bus tours of select Manhattan Project sites are available through the American Museum of Science & Energy located at 115 E. Main St. Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Take I-75 South toward Knoxville. Take exit 122, Highway 61 toward Norris/Clinton. Turn right onto TN-61 W. Continue onto Highway 95, Oak Ridge Turnpike. Turn right onto Highway 62, Illinois Avenue. Turn right onto West Outer Drive. The Manhattan Project Visitor Center is on the right 1 mile (2 km), located inside the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. This is an approximately 3 hour drive. 461 W. Outer Dr. Guided bus tours of select Manhattan Project sites are available through the American Museum of Science & Energy located at 115 E. Main St. Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Take I-75 North toward Knoxville. Take exit 376-A, Highway 162 N/Pellissippi Parkway. Follow Highway 162 for 5 miles (8 km) and veer left onto Highway 62 toward Oak Ridge. Continue on Highway 62, Illinois Avenue 6 miles (10 km). Turn right onto West Outer Drive. The Manhattan Project Visitor Center is on the right 1 mile (2 km), located inside the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. This is an approximately 3.5 hour drive. 461 W. Outer Dr. Guided bus tours of select Manhattan Project sites are available through the American Museum of Science & Energy located at 115 E. Main St. Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Nearby Airports Knoxville’s McGhee-Tyson Municipal Airport is located 26 miles (42 km) from the City of Oak Ridge.
Nashville’s International Airport is located 156 miles (251 km) from the City of Oak Ridge.
Lexington’s Bluegrass Airport is located 175 miles (282 km) from the City of Oak Ridge.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is located 219 miles (352 km) from the City of Oak Ridge.
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Last updated: August 14, 2025