How far is Nashville, TN from Chapel Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Chapel Hill, TN is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Chapel Hill.
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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
2875 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue North
1295 ft · 24 sec · 14th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight left toward Knoxville, Huntsville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1692 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 840 East: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peytonsville-Trinity Road
3070 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Peytonsville-Trinity Road
96 m · 13 sec · Peytonsville-Trinity Road
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Turn sharp left onto Arno-Peytonsville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Arno-Peytonsville Road
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Continue on Arno-College Grove Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Arno-College Grove Road
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Turn right onto Pinkston Road
1 km · 1 min · Pinkston Road
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Turn left onto Owen Hill Road
3 mi · 6 min · Owen Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Horton Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Horton Highway
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Continue on North Horton Parkway
1965 ft · 39 sec · North Horton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Horton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Chapel Hill.
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 65 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville
23 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Partly Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Nashville and 23.3 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Partly Sunny near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Nashville, TN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.54 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 Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6264600, -86.6933300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chapel Hill (-86.69333, 35.62646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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