How far is Atlanta, GA from Nashville, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Nashville, GA is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Nashville.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwell Boulevard
1531 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Southwell Boulevard
1137 ft · 34 sec · Southwell Boulevard
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right
21.8 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Marion Avenue
999 ft · 36 sec · West Marion Avenue
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Turn left onto North Davis Street
23 m · 2 sec · North Davis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Davis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta 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.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
96.7 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Nashville?
The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Atlanta and 102.4 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Partly Sunny near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 187.71 mi (302.09 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
City in Berrien County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,811 |
| Coordinates | 31.2074200, -83.2501500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-83.25015, 31.20742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $3.96 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.59 | $69.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
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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