How far is Nashville, TN from Camden, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Camden, TN is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
99.82 mi
01h 54m
Flight
73.68 mi
118.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.82 mi
Kilometers
160.64 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
49.9 mi
00h 57m
To Camden
50 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    156 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.6 km · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Forrest Avenue

    149 m · 15 sec · North Forrest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    32 m · 5 sec · West Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
82 mi · 82%
US 641
15.4 mi · 15%
Downtown Loop
0.49 mi
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.24 mi
Dr. Martin L. King
0.24 mi
North Forrest Avenue
0.09 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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
00h 57m from Nashville
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 49.9 miles from Nashville and 50 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Camden. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.58 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
Camden

#2 Camden

City in Tennessee, United States

Population3,620
Coordinates36.0589500, -88.0978200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Camden (-88.09782, 36.05895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Camden. The current time is 23:43:42.

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.