Origin
Manchester, TN
Evening in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, TN
Kelly
Nashville, TN
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Woodbury Highway, I-24 West, I 440 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
32.7 miles from Manchester, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 65.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Woodbury Highway 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 Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 440 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nolensville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ensley Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Woodbury Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on Murfreesboro Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Murfreesboro Highway
2
Turn right onto Woodbury Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbury Highway
3
Take the ramp left toward I-24 West: Nashville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I-24 West: Nashville
4
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 440 West: Memphis
6
Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
8
Turn right onto Nolensville Pike
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nolensville Pike
9
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue South
10
Continue on Ensley Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ensley Boulevard
11
Continue on 2nd Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
12
Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Stix Roundabout
14
Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
8th Avenue South
15
Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Avenue
17
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
410 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
18
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 32.7 miles from Manchester, TN, or about 31m 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 65.4 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.7 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
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 Manchester, 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.
+
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 Manchester, TN
This is one driving day of about 65.4 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manchester, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Manchester, TN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Manchester, 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
$9.93 one way
$19.87 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
7:30 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
1 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 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 Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Woodbury Highway, I-24 West, I 440 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 miles from Manchester, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.93 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.
The drive from Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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