How far is Nashville, TN from Fairview, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Fairview, TN is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Fairview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Fairview.
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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
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
72.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
22.1 mi · 29 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn right onto William Blount Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · William Blount Drive
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Turn left
1609 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Fairview Drive
2034 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive
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Turn left onto Old Niles Ferry Road
1681 ft · 46 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Fairview.
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
80.6 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Fairview?
The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Nashville and 91.3 miles from Fairview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.25 one way or $48.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Fairview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 158.32 mi (254.79 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 Fairview
City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 9,599 |
| Coordinates | 35.7153600, -84.0093500 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview (-84.00935, 35.71536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.25 | $48.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
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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