How far is Madisonville, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Madisonville, TN to Nashville, TN is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madisonville and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville and Nashville.
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Start on College Street South
2 m · 4 sec · College Street South
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Turn right onto Warren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Merge slight right
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue on State Route 72
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Route 72
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Take the ramp right toward Primary SR 72: Loudon
1902 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville
1864 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nashville
154.4 mi · 2 hr 46 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 Madisonville and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight right onto Nashville
154 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Madisonville and Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madisonville to Nashville?
The road trip is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Madisonville and 98.7 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madisonville 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 Madisonville and Sunny near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 142.75 mi (229.73 km).
#1 Madisonville
Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.5198000, -84.3635300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.35 | $58.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.60 | $73.20 |
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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