How far is Hohenwald, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Hohenwald, TN to Nashville, TN is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.07 mi
01h 26m
Flight
60.58 mi
97.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.58 mi
Kilometers
97.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.07 mi
Kilometers
130.47 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:26 PM CDT
Return by in Hohenwald
Mon, Jun 1, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hohenwald
2026-06-01T14:59
Arrive Nashville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hohenwald
9:30 PM CDT
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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Hohenwald
40.4 mi
00h 43m
To Nashville
40.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Hampshire Pike

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35.8 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    2942 ft · 46 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Church Street, Charlotte Avenue

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto George L Davis Boulevard

    1364 ft · 28 sec · George L Davis Boulevard

  12. 12

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

    2784 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hohenwald 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampshire Pike
63.6 mi · 78%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 16%
East Main Street
1.96 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
0.56 mi · 1%
I 40 West
0.43 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Hampshire Pike

Merge slight left

35.8 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 43m from Hohenwald
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald to Nashville?

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Hohenwald and 40.6 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hohenwald and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 60.58 mi (97.5 km).

Hohenwald

#1 Hohenwald

City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,968
Coordinates35.5478500, -87.5519600
Altitude298
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 412 (-87.551952, 35.547905)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hohenwald and Nashville. The current time is 14:59:50.

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.