Origin
Banner Hill, TN
Night in Banner Hill on Tuesday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Banner Hill, TN to Nashville, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
281.2 mi
452 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
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6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Banner Hill, TN
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Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Banner Hill, TN to Nashville, TN covers 281.2 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 81, East Andrew Johnson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 209.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
140.6 miles from Banner Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 24m highway drive covering 281.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 209.8 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 209.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.2 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 281.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 121.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
121.2 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
276.1 mi into trip
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~5h 15m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
278.2 mi into trip
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~5h 18m in
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I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
8
279.7 mi into trip
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~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 48
Toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
6
280.6 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
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3rd Avenue North
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 209.8 mi | 3h 49m |
| I 81 | 22.7 mi | 24m |
| East Andrew Johnson Highway | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| Governor John Sevier Highway | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Jonesborough Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Erwin Highway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Downtown Loop | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Tusculum Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 209.8 mi, about 3h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Banner Hill, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on Adam Street
58 ft
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3 sec
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Adam Street
2
Turn left onto Washington Street
236 ft
·
12 sec
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Washington Street
3
Turn right onto Carolina Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Carolina Avenue
4
Turn left onto Love Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Love Street
5
Continue on South Main Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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South Main Avenue
6
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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2nd Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on SR 81; SR 107
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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Jonesborough Road
8
Turn left onto SR 107
11 mi
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16 min
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Governor John Sevier Highway
9
Continue on SR 107
6.4 mi
·
9 min
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Erwin Highway
10
Continue on SR 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Tusculum Bypass
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 11E; US 321
18 mi
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22 min
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East Andrew Johnson Highway
12
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
13
Merge onto I 81
22 mi
·
23 min
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I 81
14
Continue on I 81
0.7 mi
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45 sec
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I 81
Exit 1B
Toward I 40 West: Knoxville
15
Merge onto I 40
53 mi
·
59 min
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I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 24
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 48
Toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
Use the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto US 31; US 41; US 431
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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James Robertson Parkway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
129 ft
·
6 sec
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3rd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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7th Avenue North
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 140.6 miles from Banner Hill, TN, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.8 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.6 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
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 Banner Hill, 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 Banner Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 281.2 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Banner Hill, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 209.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.6 mi from Banner Hill, TN · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 140.6 miles from Banner Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 209.8 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.96 one way
$87.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.27 | $96.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.11 | $108.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.09 | $124.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.53 | $13.50 |
| Efficient EV | 70.3 | 0 | $24.60 | $11.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.5 | 1 | $39.37 | $18.00 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Nashville on Tuesday
Local time
10:24 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Banner Hill, TN to Nashville, TN covers 281.2 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 81, East Andrew Johnson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.6 miles from Banner Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 281.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 121.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Banner Hill, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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