How far is Greenbrier, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Greenbrier, TN to Nashville, TN is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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City in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbrier and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier and Nashville.
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Start on East College Street
30 m · 11 sec · East College Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Dickerson Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Dickerson Pike
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Turn left
877 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Blue Star
91 m · 13 sec · Blue Star
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 14 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 Greenbrier 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
12 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenbrier and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbrier to Nashville?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Greenbrier and 11.9 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenbrier and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodlettsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.15 km).
#1 Greenbrier
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,745 |
| Coordinates | 36.4275500, -86.8047200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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