How far is Algood, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Algood, TN to Nashville, TN is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Algood and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algood and Nashville.
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Start on 2nd Avenue North
596 ft · 28 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1127 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East 10th Street
139 m · 17 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp left
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
1033 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Algood and Nashville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East 10th Street
Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Algood to Nashville?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Algood and 43.7 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Algood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Algood and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 74.53 mi (119.94 km).
#1 Algood
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,547 |
| Coordinates | 36.1958900, -85.4485800 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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