Origin
Nashville, TN
Late night in Nashville on Wednesday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Milan, TN
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Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
132.6 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
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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Milan, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashville, TN to Milan, TN covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, SR 220, TN 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.73 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
66.3 miles from Nashville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 132.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and SR 220. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.9 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 17 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 106.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and SR 220. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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: 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.
5
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
Navigation decision point
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
108.5 mi into trip
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~2h in
Take the exit toward SR 104
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 101
Toward SR 104
5
117.1 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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SR 220
Turn sharp left onto SR 220
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 106.9 mi | 1h 55m |
| SR 220 | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| TN 104 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| SR 104 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Ellington Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway of America | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 106.9 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Milan, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
·
2 min
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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
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39 sec
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Downtown Loop
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
107 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 101
Toward SR 104
8
Turn right onto TN 104
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
TN 104
9
Turn right onto US 70; SR 104
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Broadway of America
10
Turn sharp left onto SR 220
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 220
11
Turn right onto SR 220
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 220
12
Turn left onto SR 104
4.8 mi
·
8 min
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SR 104
13
Continue on TN 104
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Ellington Drive
14
Turn right onto US 45E
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South 1st Street
15
Turn left onto Williamson Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
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Williamson Street
16
Turn right onto South Main Street
7 ft
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0 sec
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South Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
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 66.3 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.9 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 66.3 miles or 1h 14m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milan, 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 132.6 miles and 2h 40m.
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 106.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Nashville, TN · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 66.3 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 106.9 miles.
Arriving in Milan, TN
The final approach into Milan, 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 Milan, 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
$20.73 one way
$41.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
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: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.56 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Milan, TN
Late night in Milan on Wednesday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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 40m 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 Milan, TN covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, SR 220, TN 104. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 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 $20.73 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 is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Nashville, TN to Milan, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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