How far is Nashville, TN from Loudon, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Loudon, TN is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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 15m.
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.
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Loudon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Loudon.
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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
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South
947 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 324: Sugar Limb Road
2052 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Hotchkiss Valley Road East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hotchkiss Valley Road East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lee Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge
2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Mulberry Street
581 ft · 16 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Blair Street
12 m · 2 sec · Blair Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blair Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Loudon.
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.
Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Loudon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Loudon?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Nashville and 85.6 miles from Loudon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Loudon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Loudon.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
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 Algood.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 140.29 mi (225.78 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 Loudon
Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 6,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.7328500, -84.3338100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loudon (-84.33381, 35.73285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
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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