How far is Nashville, TN from Charlotte, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Charlotte, TN is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
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.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Charlotte.
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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
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Newsom Station
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Memphis-Bristol Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charlotte Pike
16.1 mi · 24 min · Charlotte Pike
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Turn right onto Charles Speight Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Charles Speight Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
2437 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Spring Street
672 ft · 13 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Spencer Alley
10 m · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Charlotte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charlotte Pike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Charlotte Pike
16.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Nashville and 20.6 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Charlotte.
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 Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 30.98 mi (49.86 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 Charlotte
Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,610 |
| Coordinates | 36.1772800, -87.3397300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlotte (-87.33973, 36.17728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
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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