How far is Middle Valley, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Middle Valley, TN to Nashville, TN is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 29m.
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Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middle Valley and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middle Valley and Nashville.
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Start on Crabtree Road
31 m · 6 sec · Crabtree Road
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Turn right onto Middle Valley Road
3085 ft · 2 min · Middle Valley Road
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Turn sharp right onto Thrasher Pike
1.6 mi · 4 min · Thrasher Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Thrasher Pike
1 mi · 3 min · Thrasher Pike
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Take the ramp left
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
126.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
1344 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Nolensville Pike
111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on Ensley Boulevard
1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout
52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South
1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Middle Valley and Nashville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 21m
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 Middle Valley and Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middle Valley to Nashville?
The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Middle Valley and 77.1 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley and Sunny near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middle Valley and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 112.03 mi (180.3 km).
#1 Middle Valley
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee
| Population | 12,684 |
| Coordinates | 35.1959000, -85.1846800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
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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