How far is Nashville, TN from Goodlettsville, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Goodlettsville, TN is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.63 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.56 mi
18.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.56 mi
Kilometers
18.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.63 mi
Kilometers
21.94 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodlettsville
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sat, May 30, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-05-30T10:39
Arrive Goodlettsville
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hendersonville
TN

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

From Nashville
6.8 mi
00h 10m
To Goodlettsville
6.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Goodlettsville.

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    806 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 31E North: Ellington Parkway

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ellington Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Ellington Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2352 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville

    671 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodlettsville

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    78 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2750 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
6.06 mi · 44%
Ellington Parkway
4.09 mi · 30%
Rivergate Parkway
0.94 mi · 7%
James Robertson Parkway
0.93 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 4%
US 31E North
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ellington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Ellington Parkway

4.09 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendersonville
00h 10m from Nashville
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goodlettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Goodlettsville?

The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hendersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Nashville and 6.8 miles from Goodlettsville.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goodlettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Hendersonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hendersonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendersonville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

22 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Goodlettsville. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 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
Goodlettsville

#2 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.82 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.64 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Goodlettsville. The current time is 10:39:15.

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.