How far is Fairfield Glade, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Fairfield Glade, TN to Nashville, TN is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
120.91 mi
01h 59m
Flight
106.6 mi
171.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.6 mi
Kilometers
171.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.91 mi
Kilometers
194.59 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Fairfield Glade
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Glade
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Nashville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Glade
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Fairfield Glade
60.4 mi
00h 59m
To Nashville
60.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Glade and Nashville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    992 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    108.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  12. 12

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

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

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Glade 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
115 mi · 95%
I 24 West
2.47 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
1.12 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.92 mi · 1%
Snead Drive
0.41 mi
Lakeview Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 57m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
00h 59m from Fairfield Glade
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairfield Glade and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Glade to Nashville?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Fairfield Glade and 60.5 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfield Glade and Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Glade and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.56 km).

Fairfield Glade

#1 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
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: (-84.886398, 36.000274)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield Glade and Nashville. The current time is 21:13:23.

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.