How far is Nashville, TN from Bruceton, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Bruceton, TN is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.79 mi
02h 00m
Flight
81.98 mi
131.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.98 mi
Kilometers
131.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.79 mi
Kilometers
168.65 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bruceton
Wed, May 13, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Wed, May 13, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-05-13T18:56
Arrive Bruceton
Wed, May 13, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McEwen
TN

Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Nashville
52.3 mi
01h 00m
To Bruceton
52.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2013 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

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

    2546 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto George L Davis Boulevard

    26 m · 1 sec · George L Davis Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2582 ft · 40 sec · Downtown Loop

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
82 mi · 78%
US 641
13.9 mi · 13%
Downtown Loop
0.49 mi
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.24 mi
Dr. Martin L. King
0.24 mi
George L Davis Boulevard
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 00m from Nashville
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Bruceton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Nashville and 52.4 miles from Bruceton.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Bruceton.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McEwen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McEwen.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Bruceton. Straight-line distance: 81.98 mi (131.94 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
Bruceton

#2 Bruceton

City in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,391
Coordinates36.0381200, -88.2444900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Bruceton (-88.24449, 36.03812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Bruceton. The current time is 18:56:15.

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.