How far is Nashville, TN from Estill Springs, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Estill Springs, TN is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Estill Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Estill Springs.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
29.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
3033 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route
5.9 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route
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Take the exit right
623 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
543 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1523 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 18 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Estill Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 24 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
29.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estill Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Estill Springs?
The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Nashville and 41.1 miles from Estill Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estill Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
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 Plainview.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Estill Springs. Straight-line distance: 71.99 mi (115.85 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 Estill Springs
City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 35.2706400, -86.1280400 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estill Springs (-86.12804, 35.27064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.50 | $26.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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