How far is Nashville, TN from Apison, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Apison, TN is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.96 mi
03h 02m
Flight
126.52 mi
203.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.52 mi
Kilometers
203.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.96 mi
Kilometers
246.16 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apison
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-14T19:57
Arrive Apison
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM CDT
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Nashville
76.5 mi
01h 31m
To Apison
76.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2013 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    1718 ft · 44 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East

    918 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive

    1928 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Apison Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Apison Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
134 mi · 88%
I 75 North
7.7 mi · 5%
Apison Pike
6.6 mi · 4%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 30m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 31m from Nashville
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Apison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Nashville and 76.5 miles from Apison.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Apison, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Apison. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.62 km).

Nashville

#1 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
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#2 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Apison (-85.02384, 35.02396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Apison, TN. The current time in Nashville is 19:57:43, although it is 20:57:43 in Apison.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.