How far is Nashville, TN from Bloomingdale, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Bloomingdale, TN is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.42 mi
05h 13m
Flight
240.66 mi
387.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.66 mi
Kilometers
387.31 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.42 mi
Kilometers
452.9 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomingdale
Wed, Apr 15, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-14T18:27
Arrive Bloomingdale
Tue, Apr 14, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 2:13 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
6:34 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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Nashville
140.5 mi
02h 36m
To Bloomingdale
140.9 mi
02h 36m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    155 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on South John B Dennis Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South John B Dennis Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bloomingdale Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bloomingdale Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 75%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 18%
South John B Dennis Highway
7.54 mi · 3%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.06 mi · 1%
South Wilcox Drive
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
240.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 36m from Nashville
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Bloomingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Nashville and 140.9 miles from Bloomingdale.

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

The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Bloomingdale, 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 Bloomingdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Bloomingdale. Straight-line distance: 240.66 mi (387.31 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 Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5845500, -82.4893200
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Bloomingdale (-82.48932, 36.58455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.59 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.89
19.86 gal · 75.18 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.45 $74.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.23 $84.46
Premium $4.65 $46.21 $92.43
Diesel $5.30 $52.67 $105.34

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Bloomingdale, TN. The current time in Nashville is 18:27:46, although it is 19:27:46 in Bloomingdale.

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.