How far is Dresden, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Dresden, TN to Nashville, TN is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Stewart County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dresden and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dresden and Nashville.
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Start on South Wilson Street
27 m · 6 sec · South Wilson Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Ashland City Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
872 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Interstate Drive
114 m · 6 sec · Interstate Drive
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Turn right onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Dresden and Nashville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ashland City Road
Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 00h 36m
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 Dresden and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Nashville?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Cumberland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Dresden and 76.4 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dresden and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland City
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 Cumberland City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dresden and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.11 km).
#1 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,907 |
| Coordinates | 36.2914500, -88.7081100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $3.77 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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