How far is Monterey, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Monterey, TN to Nashville, TN is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
93.29 mi
01h 29m
Flight
84.59 mi
136.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.59 mi
Kilometers
136.13 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.29 mi
Kilometers
150.14 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Mon, Jun 1, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Monterey
Mon, Jun 1, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monterey
2026-06-01T09:19
Arrive Nashville
Mon, Jun 1, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monterey
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Monterey
46.6 mi
00h 44m
To Nashville
46.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Holly Street

    1 km · 57 sec · South Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  11. 11

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

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monterey 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 94%
I 24 West
2.47 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
1.12 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.92 mi · 1%
South Holly Street
0.64 mi · 1%
7th Avenue North
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Monterey Highway

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
00h 44m from Monterey
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monterey 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 Monterey to Nashville?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Monterey and 46.7 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monterey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monterey and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 84.59 mi (136.13 km).

Monterey

#1 Monterey

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population2,889
Coordinates36.1475600, -85.2683000
Altitude574
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: South Holly Street (-85.268358, 36.147611)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Monterey and Nashville. The current time is 09:19:18.

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.