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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.41 mi
02h 29m
Flight
112.03 mi
180.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.03 mi
Kilometers
180.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.41 mi
Kilometers
245.28 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Middle Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middle Valley
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middle Valley
9:30 PM EDT
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Middle Valley
75.3 mi
01h 14m
To Nashville
77.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Crabtree Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Crabtree Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Valley Road

    3085 ft · 2 min · Middle Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Thrasher Pike

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Thrasher Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Thrasher Pike

    1 mi · 3 min · Thrasher Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  21. 21

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

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

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
127 mi · 83%
Thrasher Pike
17.6 mi · 12%
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
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 21m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 14m from Middle Valley
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Middle Valley

#1 Middle Valley

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Population12,684
Coordinates35.1959000, -85.1846800
Altitude213
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: East Crabtree Road (-85.184498, 35.196003)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.36 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.72 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Middle Valley, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Middle Valley is 00:47:53, although it is 23:47:53 in Nashville.

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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.