How far is Hunter, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Hunter, TN to Nashville, TN is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.52 mi
03h 19m
Flight
147.91 mi
238.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.91 mi
Kilometers
238.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.52 mi
Kilometers
303.4 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Nov 8, 1:57 PM CST
Return by in Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 6:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunter
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Nov 8, 2:57 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:19 AM to 10:19 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunter
9:00 PM EST
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Hunter
94 mi
01h 39m
To Nashville
94.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Hill Road

    19 m · 7 sec · College Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacksboro Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksboro Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

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

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  10. 10

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

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  14. 14

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

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  17. 17

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

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  28. 28

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  34. 34

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

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

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hunter 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 73%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 4%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 3%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 3%
West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 2%
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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 39m from Hunter
Leave By
10:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hunter and Areas Of 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 Hunter to Nashville?

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Hunter and 94.5 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hunter 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 Hunter and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunter and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 147.91 mi (238.04 km).

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#1 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3623000, -84.1404800
Altitude334
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: College Hill Road (-84.140521, 36.362225)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.18 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.24
13.3 gal · 50.36 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $24.12 $48.24
Mid-grade $4.10 $27.27 $54.54
Premium $4.52 $30.06 $60.12
Diesel $5.86 $38.95 $77.90

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 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hunter, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Hunter is 11:38:05, although it is 10:38:05 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.