How far is Forest Hills, TN from Nashville, TN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest Hills and Nashville is 7.52 miles (12.1 km).
Flight distance from Forest Hills, TN to Nashville, TN is 7.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest Hills, Tennessee to Nashville, Tennessee is: 10.71 miles (17.24 km) by car.
Driving from Forest Hills to Nashville will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Forest Hills
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°4'6"N 86°50'39"W |
| Latitude | 36.0683900 |
| Longitude | -86.8441700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. It is located on the Cumberland River in central Tennessee. Nashville is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Grand Ole Opry.
| Population | 684410 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°9'57"N 86°47'4"W |
| Latitude | 36.1658900 |
| Longitude | -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Nashville: (-86.784719,36.165773)
Estimated Travel Time Between Forest Hills and Nashville
The distance between Forest Hills and Nashville is 17 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 11 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Forest Hills and Nashville. The current time is 02:27:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.43 liters (0.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Hills and Nashville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Hills to Nashville is $1.19 (diesel $1.58).
Tennessee gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.14 | $3.56 | $3.93 | $4.18 |
| Total | $1.19 | $1.35 | $1.49 | $1.58 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest Hills and Nashville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Forest Hills 141.42 miles (228 km)
Driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Forest Hills 210.14 miles (338 km)
Driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Forest Hills 36.82 miles (59 km)
