How far is Harrogate, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Harrogate, TN to Nashville, TN is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.8 mi
03h 56m
Flight
176.35 mi
283.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.35 mi
Kilometers
283.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.8 mi
Kilometers
353.73 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Mon, May 25, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Harrogate
Tue, May 26, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrogate
2026-05-25T16:55
Arrive Nashville
Mon, May 25, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrogate
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Harrogate
110.5 mi
01h 58m
To Nashville
109.2 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  35. 35

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  38. 38

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

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrogate 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
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 63%
Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 8%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 5%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 4%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 3%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 58m from Harrogate
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrogate 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 Harrogate to Nashville?

The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Harrogate and 109.2 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.26 one way or $58.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harrogate and Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrogate and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrogate and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 176.35 mi (283.8 km).

Harrogate

#1 Harrogate

City in the United States

Population4,362
Coordinates36.5823000, -83.6568600
Altitude404
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: US 25E (-83.656871, 36.582299)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.36 L · about $29.26
Round trip
$58.53
15.52 gal · 58.72 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.26 $58.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.00 $66.01
Premium $4.65 $36.12 $72.23
Diesel $5.30 $41.16 $82.32

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harrogate, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Harrogate is 16:55:32, although it is 15:55:32 in Nashville.

Distance to Other Cities

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