How far is Manchester, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Manchester, TN to Nashville, TN is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.44 mi
01h 02m
Flight
61.27 mi
98.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.44 mi
Kilometers
105.31 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, May 30, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, May 30, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-30T03:44
Arrive Nashville
Sat, May 30, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From Manchester
32.2 mi
00h 31m
To Nashville
33.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murfreesboro Highway

    2410 ft · 54 sec · Murfreesboro Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodbury Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Woodbury Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I-24 West: Nashville

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  10. 10

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1223 ft · 21 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 44 sec · 8th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 39 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  17. 17

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

    125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Nashville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-24 West
57.1 mi · 87%
Woodbury Highway
1.01 mi · 2%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue South
0.86 mi · 1%
I 440 West
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-24 West

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
00h 31m from Manchester
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Manchester and 33.2 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Murfreesboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murfreesboro.

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 61.27 mi (98.61 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

City in Tennessee

Population11,262
Coordinates35.4817400, -86.0886000
Altitude323
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: Murfreesboro Highway (-86.088635, 35.481667)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Nashville. The current time is 03:44:41.

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.