How far is Nashville, TN from Dodson Branch, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Dodson Branch, TN is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Dodson Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Dodson Branch.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 3 min
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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
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Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn right onto Interstate Drive
138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East
918 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
69.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 56 North: Baxter, Gainesboro
1102 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Gainesboro Highway
539 ft · 9 sec · Gainesboro Highway
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Continue on Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Ganiesboro Grade
1.5 km · 2 min · Ganiesboro Grade
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Turn left onto Cummins Mill Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Cummins Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dodson Branch Highway Overton Hill Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dodson Branch Highway Overton Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Step Rock Hill Road
26 m · 4 sec · Step Rock Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Step Rock Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Dodson Branch.
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 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
69.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Dodson Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Dodson Branch?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Nashville and 44.6 miles from Dodson Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Dodson Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
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 Gordonsville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Dodson Branch. Straight-line distance: 70.51 mi (113.48 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 Dodson Branch
Dodson Branch is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3125600, -85.5322000 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodson Branch (-85.5322, 36.31256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.68 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
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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