How far is Mascot, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Mascot, TN to Nashville, TN is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mascot and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mascot and Nashville.
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Start on Thomastown Road
48 m · 8 sec · Thomastown Road
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Turn left onto Mascot Pike
2 mi · 5 min · Mascot Pike
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Continue on Old Rutledge Pike
2505 ft · 1 min · Old Rutledge Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rutledge Pike
6.4 mi · 8 min · Rutledge Pike
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 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 Mascot and Nashville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rutledge Pike
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mascot and Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mascot to Nashville?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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 96.3 miles from Mascot and 96.8 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mascot 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 Mascot and Sunny near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mascot and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 169.76 mi (273.2 km).
#1 Mascot
Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee
| Population | 2,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.0612000, -83.7457300 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.96 | $57.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.69 | $63.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
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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