How far is Nashville, TN from Lakewood, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Lakewood, TN is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Lakewood.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn left onto Spring Street
806 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 31E North: Ellington Parkway
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ellington Parkway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Ellington Parkway
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Turn straight onto Briarville Road
2750 ft · 57 sec · Briarville Road
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Continue on South Graycroft Avenue
1468 ft · 33 sec · South Graycroft Avenue
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Turn right onto West Due West Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Due West Avenue
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Turn left onto Gallatin Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Pike
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Turn right onto Burwood Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burwood Avenue
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
2747 ft · 49 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Robinson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left
6 m · 2 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 Lakewood.
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.
Ellington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Ellington Parkway
4.7 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Nashville and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Nashville and 7.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Nashville and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville
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 Goodlettsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.88 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 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2431100, -86.6355500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-86.63555, 36.24311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
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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