How far is McEwen, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from McEwen, TN to Nashville, TN is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
56.55 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.52 mi
76.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.52 mi
Kilometers
76.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.55 mi
Kilometers
91.01 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in McEwen
Fri, Apr 17, 6:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McEwen
2026-04-17T04:05
Arrive Nashville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McEwen
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
White Bluff
TN

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From McEwen
28.1 mi
00h 32m
To Nashville
28.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    50 m · 15 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    3052 ft · 47 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 12th Avenue North

    61 m · 12 sec · 12th Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue

    100 m · 8 sec · Charlotte Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    2784 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McEwen 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 46
39.6 mi · 70%
West College Street
1.47 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
0.58 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.26 mi
Dr. Martin L. King
0.26 mi
I 40 East
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

SR 46

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bluff
00h 32m from McEwen
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McEwen 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 McEwen to Nashville?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

White Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from McEwen and 28.5 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McEwen and Mostly Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near White Bluff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Bluff, 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 White Bluff.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

49 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McEwen and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 47.52 mi (76.48 km).

McEwen

#1 McEwen

Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,743
Coordinates36.1078400, -87.6330700
Altitude253
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: High Street (-87.632949, 36.107586)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between McEwen and Nashville. The current time is 04:05:17.

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.