How far is LaFollette, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from LaFollette, TN to Nashville, TN is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
190.74 mi
03h 22m
Flight
149.17 mi
240.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.17 mi
Kilometers
240.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.74 mi
Kilometers
306.96 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Return by in LaFollette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaFollette
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:22 AM to 10:22 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
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaFollette
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From LaFollette
95.1 mi
01h 41m
To Nashville
95.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  11. 11

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

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  15. 15

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

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  18. 18

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

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  29. 29

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  32. 32

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  35. 35

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

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

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between LaFollette 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
149.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 41m from LaFollette
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving LaFollette and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 95.1 miles from LaFollette and 95.6 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between LaFollette 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 LaFollette and Sunny near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaFollette and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 149.17 mi (240.07 km).

LaFollette

#1 LaFollette

City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population7,456
Coordinates36.3828600, -84.1199300
Altitude327
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: SR 63 (-84.119937, 36.382865)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.38 $50.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.25
Premium $4.65 $31.32 $62.64
Diesel $5.30 $35.70 $71.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between LaFollette, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in LaFollette is 23:01:50, although it is 22:01:50 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.