How far is Erin, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Erin, TN to Nashville, TN is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
73.15 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.81 mi
83.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.81 mi
Kilometers
83.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.15 mi
Kilometers
117.72 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Erin
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erin
2026-04-18T18:09
Arrive Nashville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erin
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
Adams
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Erin
36.4 mi
00h 41m
To Nashville
36.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Cumberland City Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2625 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    872 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Drive

    114 m · 6 sec · Interstate Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  17. 17

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

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

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashland City Road
42.5 mi · 58%
Cumberland City Highway
22.1 mi · 30%
I 24 East
3.73 mi · 5%
State Highway 13
2.04 mi · 3%
James Robertson Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adams
00h 41m from Erin
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erin and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Erin to Nashville?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Erin and 36.7 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Adams

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

27 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

55 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

97 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erin and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 51.81 mi (83.38 km).

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#1 Erin

City in Tennessee, United States

Population1,308
Coordinates36.3183900, -87.6947400
Altitude136
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: East Main Street (-87.694741, 36.318377)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Erin and Nashville. The current time is 18:09:31.

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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.