How far is Central, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Central, TN to Nashville, TN is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Nashville.
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Start on Edith-Nankipoo Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Edith-Nankipoo Road
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
575 ft · 12 sec · Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
140 m · 14 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
81 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
980 ft · 25 sec · South Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastland Avenue
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Turn left
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Haralson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Haralson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
784 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
141.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
3052 ft · 47 sec · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on 12th Avenue North
61 m · 12 sec · 12th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue
100 m · 8 sec · Charlotte Avenue
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Continue on 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 Central 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.
US 70
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Central and Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Nashville?
The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Central and 85.9 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central and Sunny near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 155.92 mi (250.93 km).
#1 Central
Central is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8036900, -89.5373000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.68 | $22.64 | $45.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $36.27 | $72.53 |
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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