How far is Nashville, TN from Ashland City, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Ashland City, TN is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Ashland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Ashland City.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
110 m · 11 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right
973 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
68 m · 11 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Turn straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 21 min · Ashland City Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Ashland City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ashland City Highway
Turn left onto Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Ashland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Ashland City?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Nashville and 10.3 miles from Ashland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Ashland City.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Ashland City. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Ashland City
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.2742200, -87.0641700 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland City (-87.06417, 36.27422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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