Origin
Nashville, TN
Afternoon in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Blaine, TN
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
198.5 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Nashville, TN
MINEIA MARTINS
Blaine, TN
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Traveling from Nashville to Blaine covers 198.5 miles across the beautiful Southeast landscape of Tennessee. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 3 hours and 42 minutes, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $30, it is an economical route for a quick getaway. Since the entire journey stays within the state of Tennessee, you won't need to worry about crossing regional borders or adjusting to different road regulations. Whether you are heading out for business or a weekend visit, the straightforward nature of this drive allows for a stress-free experience.
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
99.3 miles from Nashville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of I-40 and I-24 before transitioning onto Rutledge Pike for the final leg of the journey. Prepare for a significant interstate stretch, as your longest uninterrupted segment spans 100.8 miles on I-40. The character of the road starts with high-speed interstate cruising and eventually shifts into the more localized pace of Rutledge Pike. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 100.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 198.5 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 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 24 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 24 East
9
2.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
6
176.3 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
184 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean S...
Towns Along This Route
Between Nashville, TN and Blaine, TN, road signs point toward Rutledge and Bean Station.
Rutledge
184 mi in
|
~3h 25m
Bean Station
184 mi in
|
~3h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 100.8 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 24 | 80.6 mi | 1h 27m |
| Rutledge Pike | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| James Robertson Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Interstate Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bates Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 100.8 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Blaine, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
James Robertson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Interstate Drive
451 ft
·
9 sec
·
Interstate Drive
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 24 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 24
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 40
93 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
I 40
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
11
Keep slight right at fork
391 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
12
Continue on US 11W
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Rutledge Pike
13
Turn right onto Bates Drive
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bates Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Bates Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 42 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid the heaviest traffic. Planning for at least one stop is a smart move to stretch your legs and keep your energy up during the nearly 200-mile journey. Since your fuel costs are estimated at $30, try to fill up before hitting the busiest stretches of I-40 to avoid premium station prices. Because you are transitioning from interstate highways to Rutledge Pike, pay close attention to your speed as the road environment changes. Using your single allotted stop to refuel midway will ensure you arrive in Blaine without any unnecessary interruptions.
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 99.3 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.8 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.3 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blaine, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN
This is one driving day of about 198.5 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nashville, 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 100.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.3 mi from Nashville, TN · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.3 miles from Nashville, 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 100.8 miles.
Arriving in Blaine, TN
The final approach into Blaine, 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 Blaine, 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
$30.15 one way
$60.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.24 | $66.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.47 | $74.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.10 | $88.20 |
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: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.84 | $9.53 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.79 | $12.70 |
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.
Destination
Blaine, TN
Afternoon in Blaine on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
3h 42m 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 Nashville, TN to Blaine, TN covers 198.5 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 24, Rutledge Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.3 miles from Nashville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.15 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 198.5 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 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nashville, TN and Blaine, TN, road signs point toward Rutledge and Bean Station.
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