Trip from Nashville, TN to Midtown, TN

Q: How long is the trip from Nashville, TN to Midtown, TN?

The drive from Nashville, TN to Midtown, TN covers 143.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 24, I 40, Roane State Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 71.9 miles from Nashville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Nashville, TN to Midtown, TN?

The route from Nashville, TN to Midtown, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

143.7 mi

231 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 31m ★

6 AM

2h 42m

8 AM

3h 3m

10 AM

2h 49m

12 PM

2h 47m

3 PM

2h 50m

5 PM

3h 2m

8 PM

2h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 143.7-mile journey from Nashville, TN, to Midtown, TN, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-24 and I-40, with a brief segment on Roane State Highway. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal as a day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost is around $22, making it an economical choice for exploring within the Southeast region. The drive is focused on efficient highway travel, connecting two points within the same state.

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

71.9 miles from Nashville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 143.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 97% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80.6 miles on I-24, offering a consistent pace. This route emphasizes efficient travel, largely keeping you on fast-paced interstate roads. While the bulk of the journey is on I-40 and I-24, the inclusion of Roane State Highway offers a slight variation before reaching your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 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. You will hit about 8 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 143.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (James Robertson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Interstate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7

0.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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 | ~3m in | James Robertson Parkway

Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

1.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | Interstate Drive

Turn right onto Interstate Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 | ~6m in | 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...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 24	80.6 mi	1h 27m
I 40	58.5 mi	1h 3m
Roane State Highway	1.5 mi	2m
Downtown Loop	0.8 mi	1m
James Robertson Parkway	0.7 mi	1m
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m
SR 29	0.2 mi	<1m
Interstate Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 24 — 80.6 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Midtown, 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

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

58 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 40

Use the straight / right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 350 Toward SR 29: Midtown

10

Turn right onto SR 29

0.2 mi · 24 sec · SR 29

11

Turn right onto US 70

1.4 mi · 2 min · Roane State Highway

12

Continue on US 70

231 ft · 10 sec · Roane State Highway

13

Arrive at destination

US 70

Trip Plan

With a driving time of under three hours, this trip offers flexibility; you can depart Nashville at your leisure. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak commute times and arrive in Midtown with ample daylight. Plan for one stop along the way, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though the $22 fuel estimate suggests you may not need to stop for gas often. The longest stretch on I-24 is significant, so ensure you're comfortable with sustained highway driving before embarking.

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 71.9 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 1h 21m 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 32 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.9 miles or 1h 21m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midtown, 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 143.7 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 71.9 mi from Nashville, TN · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cookeville, TN

72 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

Alexandria, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baxter, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.9 miles from Nashville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.6 miles.

Arriving in Midtown, TN

The final approach into Midtown, 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 Midtown, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 19.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.47 one way

$44.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.67	$49.33
premium	$4.89	$27.65	$55.31
diesel	$5.61	$31.73	$63.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.1	$15.09	$6.90
Efficient EV	35.9	$12.57	$5.75
EV Truck/SUV	57.5	$20.12	$9.20

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nashville, TN

Afternoon in Nashville on Thursday

Local time

1:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midtown, TN

Afternoon in Midtown on Thursday

Local time

2:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

7 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

2h 41m 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 Midtown, TN covers 143.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 24, I 40, Roane State 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 71.9 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 $22.47 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 143.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (James Robertson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Interstate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Nashville, TN to Midtown, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

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