Origin
Altamont, TN
Afternoon in Altamont on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altamont, TN to Nashville, TN
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
97.7 mi
157 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altamont, TN
Kelly
Nashville, TN
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Altamont to Nashville, you are looking at a straightforward 97.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes. Since this is a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $15 for fuel should cover your transit across these Tennessee regions. The route is highly efficient, relying heavily on major infrastructure to get you from the Southeast area into the heart of the state. It is an ideal trek for those who prioritize speed and reliability over wandering local backroads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.9 miles from Altamont, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 80% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of local routes like Pelham Road and Elkhead Road before transitioning onto the primary artery of the trip, I-24. Once you merge onto the interstate, you will face the longest stretch of the drive, covering 74.3 miles of uninterrupted highway. Expect the personality of the road to shift from the quieter, local feel of Altamont to the faster, more intense pace of the interstate as you approach Nashville.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Pelham Road. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 56; SR 108 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 56; SR 108 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 92 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 56; SR 108 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 56; SR 108 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
92 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 440 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 440 West: Memphis
8
93.7 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
7
93.9 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Pike
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
97.4 mi into trip
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~2h in
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Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 74.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| Pelham Road | 10 mi | 17m |
| Elkhead Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| SR 50 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 74.3 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on Cumberland Street
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cumberland Street
2
Turn right onto Pelham Road
195 ft
·
15 sec
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Pelham Road
3
Turn left onto SR 56; SR 108
26 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street
4
Turn right onto SR 50; SR 108
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
Pelham Road
5
Continue on SR 50
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Elkhead Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 50
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 50
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Merge onto I 24
74 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 24
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 440 West: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 440
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
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Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 6
Toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
363 ft
·
6 sec
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Nolensville Pike
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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4th Avenue South
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Ensley Boulevard
15
Turn left onto US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto US 31A; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
169 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Avenue South
18
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
8th Avenue South
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Use the none lane.
20
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
411 ft
·
15 sec
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Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around Nashville’s peak traffic hours. Aim to leave Altamont early to ensure your 2-hour drive remains stress-free and consistent. Because the vast majority of your travel is on I-24, keep a close watch on real-time traffic updates to avoid potential congestion on the final approach. With zero mandatory stops built into the route, you can easily power through the entire 97.7 miles in one go, but remember to fuel up before hitting the interstate to keep your $15 budget on track.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Altamont, TN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Altamont, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Altamont, TN
This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Altamont, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 74.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.9 mi from Altamont, TN · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Altamont, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.3 miles.
Arriving in Nashville, TN
The final approach into Nashville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nashville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.84 one way
$29.68 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.44 | $36.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nashville, TN
Afternoon in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Altamont, TN to Nashville, TN covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Pelham Road, Elkhead Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.9 miles from Altamont, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 56; SR 108 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 92 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Altamont, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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