How far is Fairview, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Fairview, TN to Nashville, TN is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.64 mi
02h 54m
Flight
158.32 mi
254.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.32 mi
Kilometers
254.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.64 mi
Kilometers
297.15 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, May 30, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Fairview
Sat, May 30, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-05-30T11:31
Arrive Nashville
Sat, May 30, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM EDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Fairview
91 mi
01h 27m
To Nashville
93.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Niles Ferry Road

    1681 ft · 52 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    2034 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1609 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto William Blount Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · William Blount Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway

    22.2 mi · 29 min · West Lamar Alexander Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
151 mi · 82%
West Lamar Alexander Parkway
22.2 mi · 12%
William Blount Drive
3.47 mi · 2%
I 24 West
2.47 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.12 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 42m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 27m from Fairview
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Nashville?

The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Fairview and 93.6 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairview and Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairview and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 158.32 mi (254.79 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population9,599
Coordinates35.7153600, -84.0093500
Altitude352
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: Old Niles Ferry Road (-84.009329, 35.715371)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.66 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
13.02 gal · 49.32 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.65 $30.30 $60.60
Diesel $5.30 $34.53 $69.06

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairview, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Fairview is 11:31:01, although it is 10:31:01 in Nashville.

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.