How far is Nashville, TN from Grimsley, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Grimsley, TN is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Grimsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Grimsley.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Holly Street
3270 ft · 59 sec · South Holly Street
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Turn right onto East Commercial Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn straight onto Clarkrange Highway
14.8 mi · 22 min · Clarkrange Highway
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Turn left onto South York Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · South York Highway
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Grimsley.
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 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.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Nashville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Grimsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Grimsley?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 57.8 miles from Nashville and 58 miles from Grimsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.94 one way or $29.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Nashville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Grimsley.
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 Grimsley. Straight-line distance: 100.58 mi (161.87 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 Grimsley
Grimsley is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2670100, -84.9844000 |
| Altitude | 534 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grimsley (-84.9844, 36.26701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $3.65 | $14.94 | $29.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
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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