How far is Lebanon, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Lebanon, TN to Nashville, TN is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Nashville.
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Start on Public Square
50 m · 3 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Cumberland Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cumberland Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Nashville
888 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
1033 ft · 35 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 Lebanon 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.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Nashville?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Lebanon and 16.1 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet
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 Mount Juliet.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 27.66 mi (44.52 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 30,262 |
| Coordinates | 36.2081100, -86.2911000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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