How far is Estill Springs, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Estill Springs, TN to Nashville, TN is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.21 mi
01h 27m
Flight
71.99 mi
115.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.99 mi
Kilometers
115.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.21 mi
Kilometers
137.14 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 PM CDT
Return by in Estill Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Estill Springs
2026-04-18T19:27
Arrive Nashville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Estill Springs
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 Estill Springs
40.7 mi
00h 43m
To Nashville
44.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
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 Estill Springs and Nashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Estill Springs and Nashville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Tullahoma Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    15.7 mi · 18 min · South Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1366 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Florida Short Route

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  9. 9

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

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1223 ft · 21 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 44 sec · 8th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 39 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  23. 23

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

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

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Estill Springs 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 231 South
28.2 mi · 33%
South Jackson Street
15.9 mi · 19%
Florida Short Route
8.67 mi · 10%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 10%
Tullahoma Highway
4.28 mi · 5%
South Church Street
2.74 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 43m from Estill Springs
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Estill Springs 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 Estill Springs to Nashville?

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 40.7 miles from Estill Springs and 44.5 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Estill Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Estill Springs and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 71.99 mi (115.85 km).

Estill Springs

#1 Estill Springs

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,040
Coordinates35.2706400, -86.1280400
Altitude288
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: South Main Street (-86.127987, 35.270663)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Estill Springs and Nashville. The current time is 19:27:56.

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.