How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Nashville, TN is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodlettsville and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodlettsville and Nashville.
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Start on North Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike
2037 ft · 43 sec · Long Hollow Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
872 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Interstate Drive
114 m · 6 sec · Interstate Drive
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Turn right onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodlettsville and Nashville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goodlettsville 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 Goodlettsville to Nashville?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hendersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Goodlettsville and 7 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goodlettsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Hendersonville
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendersonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 km).
#1 Goodlettsville
City in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 10,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.3231100, -86.7133300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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