Origin
Cornersville, TN
Night in Cornersville on Friday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornersville, TN to Nashville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornersville, TN
Kelly
Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cornersville, TN to Nashville, TN covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Lynnville Highway, Downtown Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 61.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Lynnville Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.3 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Lynnville Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 129 / Lynnville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 129 / Lynnville Road
Turn left onto SR 129 / Lynnville Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
59 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65 toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 82A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisvil...
8
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Church Street, Charlotte Avenue
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 209
Toward Church Street, Charlotte Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 55.3 mi | 1h |
| Lynnville Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lynnville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| George L Davis Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 7th Avenue North | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 55.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornersville, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on Ruth Flye Avenue
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ruth Flye Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 31A; SR 129
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 129
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lynnville Road
4
Continue on SR 129
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lynnville Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
55 mi
·
59 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 65
Exit 82A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 40; I 65
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 209
Toward Church Street, Charlotte Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
George L Davis Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Cornersville, TN · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Cornersville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Nashville, TN
Night in Nashville on Friday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Brentwood Estates, TN
31 mi in
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
5 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
1h 12m 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 Cornersville, TN to Nashville, TN covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Lynnville Highway, Downtown Loop. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Cornersville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.58 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 61.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 129 / Lynnville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cornersville, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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