How far is Gruetli-Laager, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Gruetli-Laager, TN to Nashville, TN is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gruetli-Laager and Nashville.
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Start on the route
10.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pelham Road
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Continue on Elkhead Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Elkhead Road
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Keep slight right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
1344 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Nolensville Pike
111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on Ensley Boulevard
1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout
52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South
1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Gruetli-Laager and Nashville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Elkhead Road
Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gruetli-Laager to Nashville?
The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Bell Buckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Gruetli-Laager and 51.7 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Bell Buckle
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gruetli-Laager and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 85.33 mi (137.33 km).
#1 Gruetli-Laager
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,734 |
| Coordinates | 35.3723000, -85.6180300 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
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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