How far is Christiana, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Christiana, TN to Nashville, TN is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.84 mi
00h 51m
Flight
38.15 mi
61.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.84 mi
Kilometers
73.78 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 6:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiana
2026-04-11T04:42
Arrive Nashville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christiana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
La Vergne
TN

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

From Christiana
21.1 mi
00h 25m
To Nashville
24.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Christiana and Nashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Christiana and Nashville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    150 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Christiana and Nashville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 231 South
28.2 mi · 61%
Shelbyville Highway
4.51 mi · 10%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 6%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 2%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue South
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 231 South

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Vergne
00h 25m from Christiana
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Christiana and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Christiana to Nashville?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Christiana and 24.7 miles from Nashville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Christiana and Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near La Vergne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Vergne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Vergne.

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.4 km).

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#1 Christiana

Christiana is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7100700, -86.3994400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Nashville

#2 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-86.399445, 35.710039)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Christiana and Nashville. The current time is 04:42:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.