How far is Altamont, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Altamont, TN to Nashville, TN is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and Nashville.
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Start on Cumberland Street
56 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street
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Turn right onto Pelham Road
59 m · 15 sec · Pelham Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
8 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pelham Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · Pelham Road
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Continue on Elkhead Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Elkhead Road
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Keep slight right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
1344 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Nolensville Pike
111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on Ensley Boulevard
1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout
52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South
1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Altamont and Nashville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Elkhead Road
Merge slight left
74.3 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altamont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altamont to Nashville?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Bell Buckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Altamont and 39.6 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Altamont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Buckle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 78.27 mi (125.97 km).
#1 Altamont
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 35.4295200, -85.7230300 |
| Altitude | 565 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
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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