How far is Bristol, TN from Nashville, TN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bristol and Nashville is 257.33 miles (414.14 km).

Flight distance from Bristol, TN to Nashville, TN is 257.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Bristol to Nashville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Nashville, Tennessee is: 291.95 miles (469.85 km) by car.

Driving from Bristol to Nashville will take approximately 04 hours 20 minutes.

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#1 Bristol

City in Tennessee

Population 27142
GPS Coordinates 36°35'42"N 82°11'19"W
Latitude 36.5951100
Longitude -82.1887400
Altitude 511
Country United States
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#2 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. It is located on the Cumberland River in central Tennessee. Nashville is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Grand Ole Opry.

Population 684410
GPS Coordinates 36°9'57"N 86°47'4"W
Latitude 36.1658900
Longitude -86.7844400
Altitude 170
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bristol and Nashville

The distance between Bristol and Nashville is 470 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bristol, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Bristol is 10:28:22, although it is 09:28:22 in Nashville.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39 liters (10.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bristol and Nashville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bristol to Nashville is $32.35 (diesel $43.09).

Tennessee gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.14 $3.56 $3.93 $4.18
Total $32.35 $36.65 $40.52 $43.09

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bristol and Nashville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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