Trip from Blaine, TN to Nashville, TN

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

198.2 mi

319 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

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Trip Overview

Spanning 198.2 miles across the Southeast, this trip from Blaine to Nashville is a manageable journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 8 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the trip. Navigating this route involves a mix of local roads like Rutledge Pike and segments of I-24 West. It is an honest, straightforward trek across Tennessee that offers enough variety to keep you engaged while remaining efficient for a quick getaway.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

99.1 miles from Blaine, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route features 0% highway share, you will be spending your time navigating through local transitions rather than sustained high-speed stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Rutledge Pike, meaning the road requires your full attention as you shift from local passages toward the interstate connections. This profile makes for a more dynamic experience behind the wheel, as you move away from the patterns of traditional highway travel. You will find that the road demands active driving, keeping the journey feeling personal and connected to the landscape.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Rutledge Pike is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Blaine, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Rutledge Pike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Nashville	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 24 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Downtown Loop	Unavailable	Refreshing
James Robertson Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
3rd Avenue North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dr	Unavailable	Refreshing
7th Avenue North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Rutledge Pike — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, TN and Nashville, TN.

1

Start on Bates Drive

240 ft · 16 sec · Bates Drive

2

Turn left onto Rutledge Pike

14 mi · 16 min · Rutledge Pike

3

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 42 sec

4

Merge slight left

24 mi · 27 min

5

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Nashville

6

Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

7

Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

8

Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

1.1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Loop

9

Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

0.2 mi · 35 sec · James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

10

Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · James Robertson Parkway

11

Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

128 ft · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

12

Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

13

Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 3-hour and 8-minute journey, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak traffic. Plan for at least one stop during the 198.2-mile trek to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $29 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local price differences along the route. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, prioritize comfort and stay alert on the local segments where you won't have the benefit of long, straight highway miles. Embracing the route's local personality is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Nashville.

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 99.1 miles from Blaine, TN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

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 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.1 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

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 Blaine, 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 Blaine, TN

This is one driving day of about 198.2 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blaine, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.1 mi from Blaine, TN · 1h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sparta, TN

99 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sparta, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Blaine, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$30.10 one way

$60.21 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$33.19	$66.37
premium	$4.80	$37.42	$74.83
diesel	$5.64	$44.03	$88.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.5	$20.81	$9.51
Efficient EV	49.6	$17.34	$7.93
EV Truck/SUV	79.3	$27.75	$12.68

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Blaine, TN

Afternoon in Blaine on Sunday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashville, TN

Afternoon in Nashville on Sunday

Local time

2:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Sparta, TN

99 mi in

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

4 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

3h 8m 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 Blaine, TN to Nashville, TN covers 198.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rutledge Pike, Nashville, I 24 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Blaine, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.10 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Blaine, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Blaine, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.