How far is Harrison, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Harrison, TN to Nashville, TN is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.88 mi
02h 32m
Flight
117.61 mi
189.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.61 mi
Kilometers
189.27 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.88 mi
Kilometers
246.04 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:13 PM CST
Return by in Harrison
Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-11-06T19:41
Arrive Nashville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:13 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CST

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
9:30 PM EST
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Harrison
73.2 mi
01h 16m
To Nashville
79.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Drive

    789 ft · 40 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Road

    135 m · 21 sec · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 58

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 58

  4. 4

    Continue on Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glass Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Willow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Kelley Street

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    889 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    128.9 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison and Nashville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kelley Street
130 mi · 85%
Highway 58
6.33 mi · 4%
Dodson Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
North Willow Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kelley Street

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 24m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 16m from Harrison
Leave By
1:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrison and Mostly Clear near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Harrison and 79.7 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.85 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harrison 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 Harrison and Mostly Clear near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.27 km).

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#1 Harrison

Harrison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1136800, -85.1380100
Altitude234
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: Hillcrest Drive (-85.137741, 35.113582)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.42 L · about $19.85
Round trip
$39.69
10.78 gal · 40.84 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $19.85 $39.69
Mid-grade $4.15 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.56 $24.59 $49.19
Diesel $5.90 $31.78 $63.57

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harrison, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Harrison is 19:41:21, although it is 18:41:21 in Nashville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.