How far is Apison, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Apison, TN to Nashville, TN is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.48 mi
02h 36m
Flight
126.52 mi
203.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.52 mi
Kilometers
203.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.48 mi
Kilometers
250.22 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Tue, Apr 14, 11:32 PM CDT
Return by in Apison
Wed, Apr 15, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apison
2026-04-14T21:56
Arrive Nashville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Apison
76.9 mi
01h 18m
To Nashville
78.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apison and Nashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apison and Nashville.

  1. 1

    Start on Apison Pike

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Volkswagen Drive

    1506 ft · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1571 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  12. 12

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  19. 19

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

    125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apison and Nashville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
133 mi · 86%
Volkswagen Drive
7.48 mi · 5%
Apison Pike
6.54 mi · 4%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue South
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

133 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 18m from Apison
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apison and Partly Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apison to Nashville?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Apison and 78.7 miles from Nashville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Apison and Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apison and Partly Sunny near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apison and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.62 km).

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#1 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Nashville

#2 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Apison Pike (-85.023895, 35.023936)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Apison, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Apison is 21:56:12, although it is 20:56:12 in Nashville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.