How far is Ardmore, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Ardmore, TN to Nashville, TN is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 22m.
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.
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Nashville.
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Start on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2003 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward Nashville
1290 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
80.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
2942 ft · 46 sec · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Church Street, Charlotte Avenue
1518 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto George L Davis Boulevard
1364 ft · 28 sec · George L Davis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
2784 ft · 1 min · 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 Ardmore and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 7
Merge slight left
80.7 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Nashville?
The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Ardmore and 42.9 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 81.18 mi (130.65 km).
#1 Ardmore
Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,218 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920300, -86.8466700 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 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 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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