Trip from Norris, TN to Nashville, TN

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Drive Time

3h 33m

Distance

180.9 mi

291 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 21m ★

6 AM

3h 34m

8 AM

3h 59m

10 AM

3h 42m

12 PM

3h 40m

3 PM

3h 44m

5 PM

3h 57m

8 PM

3h 26m

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 180.9-mile drive from Norris, TN to Nashville, TN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-40, making it a highway-focused journey through the Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, it's an economical option. The drive is straightforward, with only one recommended stop, and offers a longest continuous stretch of 136.6 miles on I-40, allowing for efficient travel time. This makes it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground without extensive planning.

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

90.5 miles from Norris, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a largely highway-focused experience, with 77% of the drive on major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion on I-40, including a substantial 136.6-mile stretch without needing to exit. The initial part of the journey may involve local roads like Harriman Highway and Oliver Springs Highway before merging onto the main interstate. While not a winding scenic route, the highway offers a consistent pace for covering the 180.9 miles between Norris and Nashville.

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

There are about 30 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 136.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harriman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 175.8 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 180.9 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 175.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

175.8 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

178 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

179.4 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

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

Use the right lane. Exit 48 Toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

180.4 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | 3rd Avenue North

Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

180.4 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	136.6 mi	2h 27m
Harriman Highway	9.8 mi	11m
Oliver Springs Highway	7.1 mi	12m
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard	5 mi	8m
East Tri County Boulevard	4.6 mi	5m
North Roane Street	4.1 mi	4m
South Charles G Seivers Boulevard	2.1 mi	3m
Hannah Highway	2.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 136.6 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norris, TN and Nashville, TN.

Start on East Norris Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Norris Road

Turn right onto US 441; SR 61

370 ft · 10 sec · Andersonville Highway

Continue on US 441; SR 61

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Norris Freeway

Turn straight onto SR 61

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Little Senator Circle

Continue on TN 61

1.3 mi · 1 min · Andersonville Highway

Continue on TN 61

5.0 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Weaver Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 25W

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto TN 61

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

Continue on TN 61

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

Continue on TN 61

1.1 mi · 1 min · Oak Ridge Highway

Continue on TN 61

1.1 mi · 1 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

Turn right onto TN 61

7.1 mi · 12 min · Oliver Springs Highway

Turn right onto SR 61; SR 62

4.6 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard

Continue on SR 61

9.6 mi · 10 min · Harriman Highway

Merge onto US 27

0.2 mi · 10 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

Continue on US 27

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Harriman Highway

Continue on US 27

2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

Continue on US 27

4.1 mi · 4 min · North Roane Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto I 40

134 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40

Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 24

Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 24

1.1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 48 Toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 31; US 41; US 431

0.7 mi · 1 min · James Robertson Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

129 ft · 6 sec · 3rd Avenue North

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of about 3.5 hours, this trip works best as a day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave early to maximize your day in Nashville or depart mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush. With only one planned stop, consider making it a refueling break or a quick stretch. The longest stretch on I-40 means you can settle in for a good portion of the drive, but be mindful of potential traffic as you approach Nashville. Plan your fuel needs, especially if you prefer to fill up before the longest 136.6-mile interstate segment.

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 90.5 miles from Norris, TN, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.6 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.5 miles or 1h 52m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Norris, 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 Norris, TN

This is one driving day of about 180.9 miles and 3h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norris, 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 136.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.5 mi from Norris, TN · 1h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

90 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 90.5 miles from Norris, 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 136.6 miles.

Arriving in Nashville, TN

The final approach into Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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

$28.28 one way

$56.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.05	$62.10
premium	$4.89	$34.81	$69.63
diesel	$5.61	$39.94	$79.88

Estimated Tolls: $0.08

Oak Ridge Turnpike (1.1 mi) $0.08

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.3	$18.99	$8.68
Efficient EV	45.2	$15.83	$7.24
EV Truck/SUV	72.4	$25.33	$11.58

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Norris, TN

Evening in Norris on Tuesday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashville, TN

Evening in Nashville on Tuesday

Local time

6:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

90 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 earlier

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

Temperature spread

4 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 33m 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 Norris, TN to Nashville, TN covers 180.9 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, Harriman Highway, Oliver Springs 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 90.5 miles from Norris, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.28 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.