Origin
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Morning in Red Boiling Springs on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
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Current temp
74°F
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Trip from Red Boiling Springs, TN to Nashville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Connor Scott McManus
Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to Nashville, TN covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lafayette Road, US 31E, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on Lafayette Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.10 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.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to Nashville, TN covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lafayette Road is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 52 / Lafayette Road.
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 71 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (SR 52 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 52 / Lafayette Road
Turn right onto SR 52 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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 slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
6
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
3rd Avenue North
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Road | 23.7 mi | 35m |
| US 31E | 16.9 mi | 21m |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| I 65 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Long Hollow Pike | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 24 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| James Robertson Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lafayette Road
— 23.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Boiling Springs, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on SR 56
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 52
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 31E; US 231
17 mi
·
21 min
·
US 31E; US 231
4
Continue on US 31E
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Broadway
5
Turn right onto TN 25
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Red River Road
6
Turn straight onto SR 174
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Hollow Pike
7
Continue on TN 386
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 65
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 24
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 24
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 48
Toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Interstate Drive
374 ft
·
6 sec
·
Interstate Drive
12
Turn right onto US 31; US 41; US 431
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
James Robertson Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
129 ft
·
6 sec
·
3rd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
14
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.
15
Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
16
Arrive at destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.5 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.7 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
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 Red Boiling Springs, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Red Boiling Springs, TN
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lafayette Road for about 23.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Red Boiling Springs, TN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.10 one way
$22.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Nashville, TN
Morning in Nashville on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Hartsville, TN
36 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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
1h 35m 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 Red Boiling Springs, TN to Nashville, TN covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lafayette Road, US 31E, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.10 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (SR 52 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Red Boiling Springs, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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