How far is Farragut, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Farragut, TN to Nashville, TN is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
166.68 mi
02h 38m
Flight
148.29 mi
238.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.29 mi
Kilometers
238.65 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.68 mi
Kilometers
268.24 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Farragut
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farragut
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farragut
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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Farragut
83.2 mi
01h 19m
To Nashville
83.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Farragut and Nashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West End Avenue

    12 m · 6 sec · West End Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingston Pike

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Kingston Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Campbell Station Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Station Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    1321 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  7. 7

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farragut 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Campbell Station Road
160 mi · 96%
I 24 West
2.47 mi · 1%
North Campbell Station Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.12 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.92 mi · 1%
Kingston Pike
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Campbell Station Road

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 19m from Farragut
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farragut and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Farragut and 83.5 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farragut and Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farragut and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 148.29 mi (238.65 km).

Farragut

#1 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
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: West End Avenue (-84.153511, 35.88453)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Farragut, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Farragut is 00:47:56, although it is 23:47:56 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.