Leave Gettysburg around 6:00 AM for the roughly 15–16-hour drive to the Charlton-area lodging. The practical route is I-81 South through Hagerstown, Roanoke, and Knoxville, then I-59 South toward Birmingham and onward; expect a long day with fuel, restroom, and stretch stops every two to three hours. Before pulling out, confirm the exact address for Tree House Brewing Company—Charlton, since “Charlton, MS” may describe a rural lodging area rather than an incorporated town, and verify the treehouse parking and check-in instructions. Save the address offline—cell service can become patchy on rural approaches—and plan to arrive with enough daylight to find the property comfortably.
Aim for a midday break near the Birmingham I-59/I-20 corridor, keeping it close to the highway so lunch does not add much time. Chick-fil-A is the predictable quick option, generally about $12–18 per person, while a well-reviewed roadside diner can make a more relaxed stop at roughly $15–25 per person; check live hours and traffic before exiting. Use this pause for a proper walk, fuel, and a driver change if applicable. After Birmingham, the remaining drive is still substantial, so resist the temptation to turn lunch into a sightseeing stop.
Continue south on I-59 and allow extra time for the final rural roads, where lighting, signage, and services may be limited. On arrival, check in at Tree House Brewing Company—Charlton, park only where directed, and confirm whether lodging guests need a separate check-in location or access code. Settle into the treehouse first, then enjoy the brewery and dinner on-site, budgeting approximately $20–40 per person; verify the current taproom and kitchen schedule in advance, since late arrival after such a long drive could otherwise leave few food options. Keep the evening easy—one or two beers, a quick look around the property, and an early night will make the next morning far more enjoyable.
Start with a relaxed morning at Tree House Brewing Company—Charlton, allowing about two hours for breakfast, coffee, and a look around the brewery grounds. Confirm the current opening time before setting out—weekend service hours can change—and plan on roughly $15–30 per person depending on food and drinks. Parking is generally easiest on site, but arrive early if you want a quieter table and time to browse without rushing.
From Tree House Brewing Company, drive toward the nearby Natchez Trace Parkway for a scenic two- to three-hour stretch. Keep this unhurried: pull into a few signed overlooks, take short walks, and treat the parkway as a landscape drive rather than a fast connection. There are few services directly on the route, so carry water and fuel up beforehand; cell service can be inconsistent. Continue to French Camp Historic Village, where about 1–1½ hours is enough to walk among the preserved buildings, browse the local shops, and get a feel for this small historic community. Check the village’s museum and shop hours in advance, especially for a Sunday visit, as some facilities have limited schedules.
Have an early dinner at a well-reviewed Southern restaurant in Kosciusko or nearby, budgeting approximately $20–40 per person. Eating before leaving central Mississippi is practical: restaurant choices become sparser once you are committed to the interstate, and a proper meal is better than relying on highway stops. Afterward, return toward Gettysburg via I-59 N, I-81 N, and I-76 E. This is roughly a 15–16-hour drive, so the sensible plan is to depart after dinner only if you have already arranged an overnight stop; otherwise, stay locally and leave early the next morning. Do not attempt the full return while fatigued—break the trip with a hotel near the route and schedule regular fuel and rest stops.