How far is Gray, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Gray, TN to Nashville, TN is about 276 miles (444.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gray and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gray and Nashville.
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Start on Oak Street
98 m · 20 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
527 ft · 25 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Gray Station Road
781 ft · 22 sec · Gray Station Road
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Continue on Old Gray Station Road
1860 ft · 55 sec · Old Gray Station Road
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Turn right onto Bobby Hicks Highway
1549 ft · 33 sec · Bobby Hicks Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West, US 23 North: Kingsport
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
4.4 mi · 5 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
1033 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway
1.2 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 Gray and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Gray and Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gray to Nashville?
The road trip is about 276 miles (444.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.5 miles from Gray and 138.4 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.59 one way or $71.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gray 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 Gray and Sunny near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gray and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 240.53 mi (387.09 km).
#1 Gray
Gray is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4198300, -82.4765400 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| 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: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $3.65 | $35.59 | $71.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $40.20 | $80.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $44.28 | $88.56 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $57.22 | $114.45 |
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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