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Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
128.1 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
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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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McKenzie, TN
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The drive from Nashville, TN to McKenzie, TN covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 30m 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 $20.03 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
64 miles from Nashville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
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This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 128.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and TN 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.6 miles on I 40.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and TN 22. You will hit about 12 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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.1 miles you will encounter 12 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (George L Davis Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto George L Davis Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nashville, TN and McKenzie, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington and Huntingdon.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroads
Lexington
Huntingdon
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 99.6 mi | 1h 47m |
| TN 22 | 18.5 mi | 24m |
| South Veterans Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lexington Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Drive North | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Old McKenzie Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and McKenzie, TN.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto George L Davis Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn right onto TN 22
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
Continue on TN 22
Turn left onto Lexington Street
Turn left onto US 70; SR 22 Bypass
Take the exit onto SR 22 Bypass
Merge onto US 70A; SR 22 Bypass
Turn left onto TN 22
Turn left onto SR 124
Continue on SR 124
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 64 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McKenzie, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Nashville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 Nashville, TN
This is one driving day of about 128.1 miles and 2h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64 mi from Nashville, TN · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 64 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.
The final approach into McKenzie, 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 McKenzie, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.03 one way
$40.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Nashville on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in McKenzie on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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