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 Gleason, TN
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
137.4 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Nashville, TN
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
The drive from Nashville, TN to Gleason, TN covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, TN 22, South Veterans Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.87 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
68.7 miles from Nashville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 137.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and TN 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.6 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 99.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and TN 22. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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 right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisvil...
7
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
5
101.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexin...
5
137.3 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Nashville, TN and Gleason, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington and Huntingdon.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroads
101.3 mi in
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~1h 52m
Lexington
101.3 mi in
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~1h 52m
Huntingdon
101.3 mi in
|
~1h 52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 99.6 mi | 1h 47m |
| TN 22 | 28.8 mi | 37m |
| South Veterans Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lexington Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Drive North | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Gleason, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto George L Davis Boulevard
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
George L Davis Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
5
Merge onto I 40; I 65
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Downtown Loop
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
100 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
8
Turn right onto TN 22
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
TN 22
9
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lexington Clarksburg Road
10
Continue on TN 22
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
TN 22
11
Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lexington Street
12
Turn left onto US 70; SR 22 Bypass
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Veterans Drive
13
Take the exit onto SR 22 Bypass
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
SR 22 Bypass
14
Merge onto US 70A; SR 22 Bypass
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Drive North
15
Turn left onto TN 22
17 mi
·
21 min
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TN 22
16
Turn left onto SR 190
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gleason Newberry Store Road
17
Continue on SR 190
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Union Street
18
Turn left onto SR 190
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
SR 190
19
Turn right onto East Main Street
290 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Turn left
77 ft
·
5 sec
21
Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gleason, 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 137.4 miles and 2h 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 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.7 mi from Nashville, TN · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 68.7 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 99.6 miles.
Arriving in Gleason, TN
The final approach into Gleason, 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 Gleason, 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
$20.87 one way
$41.74 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.01 | $46.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.53 | $61.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Gleason, TN
Afternoon in Gleason on Sunday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
17 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 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 Gleason, TN covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, TN 22, South Veterans Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 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 $20.87 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Nashville, TN and Gleason, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington and Huntingdon.
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