How far is Nashville, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Nashville, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.66 mi
03h 14m
Flight
187.71 mi
302.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.71 mi
Kilometers
302.09 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.66 mi
Kilometers
330.97 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T23:01
Arrive Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Nashville
102.7 mi
01h 37m
To Atlanta
103 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Davis Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Davis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Marion Avenue

    999 ft · 29 sec · West Marion Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tifton Road

    21.8 mi · 30 min · Tifton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwell Boulevard

    659 ft · 18 sec · Southwell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwell Boulevard
97.4 mi · 47%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 32%
Tifton Road
21.8 mi · 11%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 9%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwell Boulevard

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 37m from Nashville
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Nashville and 103 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 187.71 mi (302.09 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

City in Berrien County, Georgia, United States

Population4,811
Coordinates31.2074200, -83.2501500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: North Davis Street (-83.250165, 31.207421)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.47 L · about $28.76
Round trip
$57.51
14.52 gal · 54.94 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.76 $57.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.78 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.62 $40.83 $81.66

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 Georgia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Atlanta. The current time is 23:01:24.

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.