Origin
Nashville, TN
Night in Nashville on Tuesday
Local time
9:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Fincastle, TN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
195.1 mi
314 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
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6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, TN
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Fincastle, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashville, TN to Fincastle, TN covers 195.1 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, I 40, Harriman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.6 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.50 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.5 miles from Nashville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 195.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.6 miles on I 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 80.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 40. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 195.1 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 0.7 miles (James Robertson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Interstate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 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.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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James Robertson Parkway
Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Interstate Drive
Turn right onto Interstate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nashville, TN and Fincastle, TN, road signs point toward Rockwood, Louisville, Jacksboro and La Follette.
Rockwood
139.4 mi in
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~2h 35m
Louisville
176.4 mi in
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~3h 33m
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via I 75; US 25W
Jacksboro
181.8 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via US 25W
La Follette
181.8 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via US 25W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 80.6 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 40 | 56.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Briceville Highway | 9 mi | 18m |
| Frost Bottom Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| US 27 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| West Central Avenue | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| I 75 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 80.6 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Fincastle, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
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2 min
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this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
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1 min
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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
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
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
10
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft
·
8 sec
11
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi
·
7 min
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US 27
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
13
Continue on SR 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tri County Boulevard
14
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft
·
10 sec
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Winter Gap Road
15
Turn left onto SR 330
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Railroad Avenue
16
Continue on SR 330
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto SR 330
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
18
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Walden Avenue
19
Continue on SR 330
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dutch Valley Road
20
Turn left onto SR 330
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Frost Bottom Road
21
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
22
Continue on SR 116
234 ft
·
6 sec
·
Briceville Highway
23
Continue on SR 116
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 25W; SR 116
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
25
Take the ramp onto I 75; US 25W
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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I 75; US 25W
Toward Louisville
26
Take the exit onto US 25W
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W
239 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 25W
28
Merge onto US 25W; TN 63
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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West Central Avenue
29
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacksboro Pike
30
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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Jackson Pike
31
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
32
Continue on SR 63
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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General Carl W Stiner Highway
33
Turn right onto Glade Springs Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Glade Springs Road
34
Arrive at destination
Glade Springs Road
Trip Plan
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 97.5 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 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 97.5 miles or 1h 49m 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 Fincastle, 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 195.1 miles and 3h 57m.
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 24 for about 80.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.5 mi from Nashville, TN · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 97.5 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 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.6 miles.
Arriving in Fincastle, TN
The final approach into Fincastle, 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 Fincastle, 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
$30.50 one way
$61.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.55 | $75.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.08 | $86.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.49 | $9.36 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.07 | $7.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78 | 0 | $27.31 | $12.49 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Fincastle, TN
Night in Fincastle on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Johnson, TN
98 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
10 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 57m 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 Fincastle, TN covers 195.1 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, I 40, Harriman Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 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 $30.50 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 20 significant decision points across 195.1 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 0.7 miles (James Robertson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Interstate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Nashville, TN and Fincastle, TN, road signs point toward Rockwood, Louisville, Jacksboro and La Follette.
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