How far is Chuckey, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Chuckey, TN to Nashville, TN is about 258.5 miles (416 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.52 mi
04h 08m
Flight
228.42 mi
367.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.42 mi
Kilometers
367.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.52 mi
Kilometers
416.05 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, Nov 7, 8:58 PM CST
Return by in Chuckey
Sun, Nov 8, 2:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chuckey
2026-11-07T17:49
Arrive Nashville
Sat, Nov 7, 9:58 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chuckey
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Chuckey
128.8 mi
02h 04m
To Nashville
129.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chuckey Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    20.4 mi · 25 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  14. 14

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

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chuckey 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
208 mi · 81%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
42.5 mi · 16%
I 24 West
2.47 mi · 1%
Chuckey Highway
2.08 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.12 mi
James Robertson Parkway
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
228.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 04m from Chuckey
Leave By
8:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chuckey and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.5 miles (416 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.8 miles from Chuckey and 129.7 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.32 one way or $66.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chuckey and Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chuckey and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 228.42 mi (367.61 km).

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#1 Chuckey

Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2159400, -82.6882100
Altitude438
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: Chuckey Highway (-82.68802, 36.21577)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.53 L · about $33.32
Round trip
$66.65
18.24 gal · 69.06 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $33.32 $66.65
Mid-grade $4.13 $37.64 $75.28
Premium $4.55 $41.46 $82.92
Diesel $5.88 $53.58 $107.16

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chuckey, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Chuckey is 17:49:55, although it is 16:49:55 in Nashville.

Distance to Other Cities

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