How far is Lakewood, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Lakewood, TN to Nashville, TN is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Nashville.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Robinson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
2823 ft · 48 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Burwood Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Gallatin Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Pike
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Turn right onto West Due West Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Due West Avenue
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Turn left onto South Graycroft Avenue
1468 ft · 29 sec · South Graycroft Avenue
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Continue on Briarville Road
2926 ft · 1 min · Briarville Road
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Continue on Ellington Parkway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Ellington Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31E South: James Robertson Parkway
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Nashville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ellington Parkway
Continue on Ellington Parkway
4.91 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Nashville?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Lakewood and 8.4 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Clear near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodlettsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.88 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2431100, -86.6355500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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