Origin
Spencer, TN
Afternoon in Spencer on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spencer, TN to Nashville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
95.3 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spencer, TN
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Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Spencer to Nashville covers a total distance of 108.8 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 48 minutes of driving time. This straightforward journey stays entirely within Tennessee, transitioning you from the Southeast region toward the state capital. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, as it functions perfectly as a direct transit rather than a multi-day excursion. Budget roughly $16 for fuel to cover the distance, assuming standard vehicle efficiency. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, the lack of mandatory stops makes this a highly efficient transit route. It is an ideal connection for travelers who prefer a direct drive without the complexity of planning overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Spencer, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on local infrastructure, primarily utilizing the Sparta Highway, Sparta Street, and the Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a navigation experience defined by constant changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. In fact, there is no significant uninterrupted highway driving, with the longest stretch on the Sparta Highway effectively measuring 0 miles. This dynamic road profile keeps the drive engaging, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns that characterize the transit between Spencer and Nashville.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sparta Highway 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Spencer, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spencer, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Highway | — | — |
| Sparta Street | — | — |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Nashville Highway | — | — |
| McMinnville Highway | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| John Bragg Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sparta Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on Sparta Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sparta Street
2
Turn right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
3
At the end of the road, turn right
14 mi
·
20 min
4
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
5
Keep slight left
102 ft
·
3 sec
6
Turn left onto Sparta Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sparta Highway
7
Continue on Sparta Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sparta Street
8
Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
10
Keep slight left
423 ft
·
13 sec
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on Nashville Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
13
Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
14
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on John Bragg Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
16
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Rutherford Boulevard
17
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Church Street
18
Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 24 West: Nashville
19
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 440 West: Memphis
21
Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
23
Turn right onto Nolensville Pike
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nolensville Pike
24
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue South
25
Continue on Ensley Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ensley Boulevard
26
Continue on 2nd Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
27
Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Stix Roundabout
29
Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
8th Avenue South
30
Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
31
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Avenue
32
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
410 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
33
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure your 1 hour and 48 minute drive remains consistent and stress-free. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this route, consider fueling up before you leave Spencer so you can reach your destination in Nashville without needing to pull over for logistics. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads can be more taxing than interstate driving, so plan for a quick stretch break if you feel fatigued. Your best strategy is to treat this as a direct point-to-point commute, keeping your $16 fuel budget in mind as you navigate the local parkways and highways.
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 47.6 miles from Spencer, TN, or about 1h 1m 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spencer, 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 Spencer, TN
This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Spencer, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.6 mi from Spencer, TN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Spencer, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nashville, 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
$14.90 one way
$29.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.34 | $6.10 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Nashville, TN
Afternoon in Nashville on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
McMinnville, TN
48 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
2h 2m 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 Spencer, TN to Nashville, TN covers 95.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sparta Highway, Sparta Street, Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.6 miles from Spencer, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.90 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.
The drive from Spencer, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spencer, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spencer, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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