Origin
Nashville, TN
Afternoon in Nashville on Thursday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
308.1 mi
496 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 40m
★
6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 46m
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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Roan Mountain, TN
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Nashville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN covers 308.1 miles and takes about 5h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dr, James Robertson Parkway, Interstate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
154.1 miles from Nashville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 308.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 53m drive with frequent turns across 308.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dr is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nashville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dr | — | — |
| James Robertson Parkway | — | — |
| Interstate Drive | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| Downtown Loop | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| I 26 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dr
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Roan Mountain, TN.
1
Start on the route
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
3
Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
James Robertson Parkway
4
Turn right onto Interstate Drive
453 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Drive
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 24 East
6
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
8
Continue straight
93 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
9
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 81 North: Bristol
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
12
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
14
Turn slight right
341 ft
·
8 sec
15
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
University Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Milligan Highway
17
Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Milligan Highway
18
Turn right onto Okolona Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Okolona Road
19
Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Laurels Road
20
Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Dry Creek Road
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gap Creek Road
22
Turn right onto State Line Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Line Road
23
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 154.1 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
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 68 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.1 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roan Mountain, 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 308.1 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.1 mi from Nashville, TN · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.1 miles from Nashville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roan Mountain, TN
The final approach into Roan Mountain, 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 Roan Mountain, 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
$48.17 one way
$96.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $52.89 | $105.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.02 | $136.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.35 | $14.79 |
| Efficient EV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.13 | $19.72 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Roan Mountain, TN
Evening in Roan Mountain on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
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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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
5h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Roan Mountain, TN covers 308.1 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dr, James Robertson Parkway, Interstate Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.1 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 $48.17 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nashville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nashville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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