How far is Ashland City, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Ashland City, TN to Nashville, TN is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland City and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City and Nashville.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 21 min · Ashland City Highway
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Turn right onto Clarksville Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
678 ft · 22 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Nelson Merry Street
903 ft · 23 sec · Nelson Merry Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
749 ft · 24 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 Ashland City and Nashville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ashland City Highway
Continue on Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland City 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 Ashland City to Nashville?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Ashland City and 13 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade
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 Belle Meade.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland City and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).
#1 Ashland City
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.2742200, -87.0641700 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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