How far is Nashville, TN from Church Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Church Hill, TN is about 263 miles (423.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.01 mi
04h 58m
Flight
227.88 mi
366.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.88 mi
Kilometers
366.73 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.01 mi
Kilometers
423.28 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Nashville
131.4 mi
02h 29m
To Church Hill
131.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Church Hill.

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East

    918 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Lee Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Lee Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    84 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2567 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
181 mi · 69%
Lee Highway
32.9 mi · 13%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 11%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
227.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 29m from Nashville
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashville and Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Church Hill?

The road trip is about 263 miles (423.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Nashville and 131.7 miles from Church Hill.

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

The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Church Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashville and Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Church Hill. Straight-line distance: 227.88 mi (366.73 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
Church Hill

#2 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Church Hill (-82.71349, 36.52232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.13 L · about $34.99
Round trip
$69.99
18.56 gal · 70.26 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.99 $69.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.47 $78.94
Premium $4.65 $43.19 $86.38
Diesel $5.30 $49.22 $98.44

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Church Hill, TN. The current time in Nashville is 00:15:48, although it is 01:15:48 in Church Hill.

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.