How far is Morristown, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Morristown, TN to Nashville, TN is about 226.8 miles (365 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morristown and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown and Nashville.
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Start on North Henry Street
38 m · 10 sec · North Henry Street
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Turn right onto West 1st North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st North Street
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Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 18 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
25.6 mi · 30 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 Morristown 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.
US 25W North
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morristown to Nashville?
The road trip is about 226.8 miles (365 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Morristown and 116.8 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.17 one way or $60.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morristown and Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 194.61 mi (313.19 km).
#1 Morristown
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 30,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.2139800, -83.2948900 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.02 | $68.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
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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