How far is Nashville, TN from Loretto, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Loretto, TN is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 53m.
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.
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Loretto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Loretto.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
2875 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue North
1295 ft · 24 sec · 14th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight left toward Knoxville, Huntsville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville
36.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
30.4 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on North Locust Avenue
5.5 mi · 6 min · North Locust Avenue
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on North Military Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Military Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
154 m · 24 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
532 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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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 Loretto.
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 65 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville
36.3 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny leaving Nashville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Loretto?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Nashville and 48.5 miles from Loretto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 83.7 mi (134.7 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 Loretto
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 35.0778600, -87.4397400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loretto (-87.43974, 35.07786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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