How far is Nashville, TN from Celina, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Celina, TN is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
93.9 mi
02h 08m
Flight
75.96 mi
122.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.96 mi
Kilometers
122.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.9 mi
Kilometers
151.12 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Celina
Mon, Jun 1, 9:07 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-06-01T06:59
Arrive Celina
Mon, Jun 1, 9:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Westmoreland
TN

Town in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

From Nashville
46.9 mi
01h 04m
To Celina
47 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    806 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 31E North: Ellington Parkway

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ellington Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Ellington Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Red River Road

    1863 ft · 34 sec · Red River Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nashville Pike

    1055 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broadway

    17 mi · 22 min · West Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    47.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    68 m · 5 sec · Brown Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brown Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway
17 mi · 18%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 16%
I 65 North
5.61 mi · 6%
Ellington Parkway
4.09 mi · 4%
Long Hollow Pike
1.95 mi · 2%
James Robertson Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

47.6 mi · 01h 08m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmoreland
01h 04m from Nashville
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Celina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Westmoreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Nashville and 47 miles from Celina.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Celina.

Stop Ideas Near Westmoreland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westmoreland, 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 Westmoreland.

BUS

Nashville, TN

65 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

100 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Celina. Straight-line distance: 75.96 mi (122.25 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
Celina

#2 Celina

City in Tennessee

Population1,407
Coordinates36.5500600, -85.5052500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Celina (-85.50525, 36.55006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.96
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.48 $24.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.08 $28.15
Premium $4.65 $15.40 $30.81
Diesel $5.30 $17.56 $35.11

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Celina. The current time is 06:59:07.

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.