How far is Nashville International Airport, TN from Dickson, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville International Airport, TN to Dickson, TN is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville International Airport and Dickson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville International Airport and Dickson.
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Start on the route
82 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Airfreight Boulevard
1514 ft · 1 min · Airfreight Boulevard
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Turn left onto Vultee Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Vultee Boulevard
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Continue straight
963 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Murfreesboro Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Murfreesboro Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40, I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville
617 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
35.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
1446 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East College Street
3115 ft · 1 min · East College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville International Airport and Dickson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
35.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Nashville International Airport and Partly Sunny near Dickson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville International Airport to Dickson?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Nashville International Airport and 24.4 miles from Dickson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Nashville International Airport and Partly Sunny near Dickson.
Stop Ideas Near Pegram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pegram.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville International Airport and Dickson. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).
#1 Nashville International Airport
Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1195000, -86.6841600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dickson
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 15,543 |
| Coordinates | 36.0770000, -87.3877900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson (-87.38779, 36.077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.70 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
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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