How far is Nashville, TN from Burns, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Burns, TN is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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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 00h 46m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Burns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Burns.
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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
2546 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto George L Davis Boulevard
26 m · 1 sec · George L Davis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2582 ft · 40 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
26 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 96: Fairview, Dickson
771 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 96
7.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 96
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Turn right onto Church Street
1279 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Burns.
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
26 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Burns?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 17.9 miles from Nashville and 17.9 miles from Burns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns.
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.
Nashville, TN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Burns. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.06 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 Burns
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,550 |
| Coordinates | 36.0533900, -87.3125100 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burns (-87.31251, 36.05339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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