How far is Dickson, TN from Nashville International Airport, TN?
The driving distance from Dickson, TN to Nashville International Airport, TN is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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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 01h 01m.
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.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickson and Nashville International Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson and Nashville International Airport.
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Start on West College Street
3115 ft · 1 min · West College Street
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Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46
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Take the exit left
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 38 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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 155 South: Briley Parkway
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Briley Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Briley Parkway
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Turn left onto Vultee Boulevard
1935 ft · 55 sec · Vultee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Airfreight Boulevard
1514 ft · 1 min · Airfreight Boulevard
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Turn left
82 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickson and Nashville International Airport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 46
Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dickson and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nashville International Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickson to Nashville International Airport?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Dickson and 24.7 miles from Nashville International Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dickson and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nashville International Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Pegram
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 Pegram.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Nashville International Airport. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).
#1 Dickson
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 15,543 |
| Coordinates | 36.0770000, -87.3877900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville International Airport
Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1195000, -86.6841600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville International Airport (-86.68416, 36.1195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
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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