How far is Decherd, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Decherd, TN to Nashville, TN is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
86.63 mi
01h 30m
Flight
77 mi
123.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77 mi
Kilometers
123.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.63 mi
Kilometers
139.42 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Decherd
Sat, Apr 11, 6:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decherd
2026-04-11T03:49
Arrive Nashville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decherd
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
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Decherd
43.7 mi
00h 45m
To Nashville
43 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Decherd and Nashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    101 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Decherd Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Decherd Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tullahoma Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Tullahoma Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    15.7 mi · 18 min · South Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1366 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Florida Short Route

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  13. 13

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

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  27. 27

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

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

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 231 South
28.2 mi · 33%
South Jackson Street
15.9 mi · 18%
Florida Short Route
8.67 mi · 10%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 10%
Tullahoma Highway
6.12 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.97 mi · 3%
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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
77 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 45m from Decherd
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decherd and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Decherd and 43 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainview, 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 Plainview.

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decherd and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 77 mi (123.92 km).

Decherd

#1 Decherd

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates35.2098000, -86.0794300
Altitude292
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: (-86.0795, 35.209758)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.65 $14.24 $28.48
Diesel $5.30 $16.23 $32.46

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 Decherd and Nashville. The current time is 03:49:11.

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.