How far is Gleason, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Gleason, TN to Nashville, TN is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
137.71 mi
02h 16m
Flight
101.99 mi
164.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.71 mi
Kilometers
221.62 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Tue, May 5, 9:51 AM CDT
Return by in Gleason
Tue, May 5, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gleason
2026-05-05T07:34
Arrive Nashville
Tue, May 5, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gleason
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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Gleason
68.6 mi
01h 08m
To Nashville
69.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    89 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1056 ft · 21 sec · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gleason Newberry Store Road

    1941 ft · 39 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    16.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    119 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    3052 ft · 47 sec · Downtown Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Avenue North

    61 m · 12 sec · 12th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue

    100 m · 8 sec · Charlotte Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    2784 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gleason 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
99.5 mi · 72%
State Highway 22
17 mi · 12%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 4%
Lexington Street
1.91 mi · 1%
Veterans Drive North
1.46 mi · 1%
East Union Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Primary SR 22

Merge slight left

99.3 mi · 01h 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 08m from Gleason
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gleason and Chance Rain Showers near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Gleason and 69.1 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gleason and Chance Rain Showers near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gleason and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 101.99 mi (164.14 km).

Gleason

#1 Gleason

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates36.2136700, -88.6125500
Altitude124
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: (-88.612619, 36.213637)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gleason and Nashville. The current time is 07:34:13.

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.