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Trip from Nashville, TN to Wildwood, TN

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Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

188.4 mi

303 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 26m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m

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

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Wildwood, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashville, TN to Wildwood, TN covers 188.4 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 24, Pellissippi Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.45 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

94.2 miles from Nashville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 38m highway drive covering 188.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.3 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 84.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 24. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 188.4 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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.
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...
7
167.4 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ri...
9
167.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 140 East: Maryville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 376B Toward I 140 East: Maryville

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 Wildwood, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 162 North: Oak Ridge and Maryville.

Primary Sr 162 North: Oak Ridge

167.4 mi in | ~3h 5m

Maryville

167.4 mi in | ~3h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 84.3 mi 1h 32m
I 24 80.6 mi 1h 27m
Pellissippi Parkway 13.8 mi 16m
Wildwood Road 5.1 mi 12m
East Broadway Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Downtown Loop 0.8 mi 1m
James Robertson Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
Old Knoxville Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 84.3 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

84 mi · 1 hr 32 min · I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 376B Toward I 140 East: Maryville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 140

14 mi · 16 min · Pellissippi Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12

At end of road, turn right onto SR 33

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Old Knoxville Highway
13

Continue on SR 33

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
14

Turn left onto Horn Street

289 ft · 9 sec · Horn Street
15

Continue on Wildwood Road

4.6 mi · 11 min · Wildwood Road
16

Continue on Wildwood Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wildwood Road
17

Arrive at destination

Wildwood 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 94.2 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 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 94.2 miles or 1h 45m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood, 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 188.4 miles and 3h 38m.

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 84.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.2 mi from Nashville, TN · 1h 45m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

94 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.2 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 miles.

Arriving in Wildwood, TN

The final approach into Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, 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

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 19.5
View on nps.gov
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 188.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.45 one way

$58.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.34 $64.68
premium $4.89 $36.26 $72.51
diesel $5.61 $41.60 $83.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.5 0 $19.78 $9.04
Efficient EV 47.1 0 $16.49 $7.54
EV Truck/SUV 75.4 0 $26.38 $12.06

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Nashville, TN

Night in Nashville on Tuesday

Local time

9:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wildwood, TN

Night in Wildwood on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

94 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

14 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 38m 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 Wildwood, TN covers 188.4 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 24, Pellissippi Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.2 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 $29.45 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 11 significant decision points across 188.4 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nashville, TN and Wildwood, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 162 North: Oak Ridge and Maryville.

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