Trip from Jasper, TN to Nashville, TN

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

110.1 mi

177 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Jasper, TN, TN

Jasper, TN

James Wheeler

Downtown Nashville, TN, TN

Nashville, TN

MINEIA MARTINS

Trip Overview

Traveling from Jasper to Nashville covers 110.1 miles of Tennessee terrain, typically taking about 2 hours and 9 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short, highway-focused drive within the Southeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. The route connects the mountainous landscape near Jasper to the vibrant heart of Nashville, keeping you on major thoroughfares for almost the entire duration. Whether you are commuting for business or heading out for a weekend getaway, the simplicity of this connection makes for a straightforward, hassle-free experience. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.

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

55.1 miles from Jasper, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily reliant on major infrastructure, with 96% of the mileage consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-24, which serves as the primary artery for this 110.1-mile journey. Be prepared for a long, sustained push, as your longest uninterrupted stretch spans 69.1 miles on I-24. While you start on local roads like US 64 and the Debra K. Johnson Memorial Parkway, the character of the drive quickly shifts to a consistent highway pace. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads or scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 69.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and US 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 64.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 64

Take the ramp onto US 64 toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville
7
104.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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
106 mi into trip | ~2h 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
106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | 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
109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | 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 69.1 mi 1h 14m
US 64 35.2 mi 43m
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
8th Avenue South 0.3 mi <1m
7th Avenue North 0.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 69.1 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 41

86 ft · 5 sec · Betsy Pack Drive
2

Turn right onto US 64; US 72

4.3 mi · 6 min · US 64; US 72
3

Take the ramp onto US 64

31 mi · 37 min · US 64
Toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 24

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 24
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 53 Toward I 440 West: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on I 440

0.9 mi · 59 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7

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.
8

Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A

363 ft · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike
Use the left / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 31A; US 41A

0.9 mi · 1 min · 4th Avenue South
Use the none lane.
10

Continue on US 31A; US 41A

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard
11

Turn left onto US 31A; US 41A

0.9 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Turn slight left onto US 31A; US 41; US 41A; US 70S

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Enter roundabout onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S

169 ft · 2 sec · 8th Avenue South
14

Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South
Use the none lane.
15

Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Use the none lane.
16

Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17

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

411 ft · 15 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since the drive is a manageable 2-hour-and-9-minute stint, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. To avoid the heaviest traffic near the Nashville metro area, try to time your arrival outside of typical morning or evening rush hours. You won't need to plan for formal stops given the short duration, but topping off your tank in Jasper ensures you stay within your $17 fuel budget for the entire trip. Keep a close eye on your speedometer while transitioning from the local highways onto the interstate, as speed limits fluctuate frequently. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by heading straight to your destination, giving you more time to enjoy your arrival in Nashville.

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 55.1 miles from Jasper, TN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 43m

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 Jasper, 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 Jasper, TN

This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jasper, 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 69.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.1 mi from Jasper, TN · 1h 5m into the drive

Downtown Franklin, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

55 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.

Popular next leg

Franklin, TN to Nashville, TN

22 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Jasper, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.1 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

$16.72 one way

$33.45 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $18.44 $36.87
premium $4.80 $20.78 $41.57
diesel $5.64 $24.46 $48.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33 0 $11.56 $5.28
Efficient EV 27.5 0 $9.63 $4.40
EV Truck/SUV 44 0 $15.41 $7.05

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 3 days ago

Origin

Jasper, TN

Night in Jasper on Sunday

Local time

10:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashville, TN

Night in Nashville on Sunday

Local time

10:00 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 9m 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 Jasper, TN to Nashville, TN covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, US 64, Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 miles from Jasper, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.72 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 is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Jasper, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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