How far is Nashville, TN from Midtown, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Midtown, TN is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.74 mi
02h 41m
Flight
125.64 mi
202.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.64 mi
Kilometers
202.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.74 mi
Kilometers
231.32 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midtown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Midtown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Nashville
71.8 mi
01h 20m
To Midtown
72 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East

    918 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 29: Midtown

    2905 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    827 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roane State Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Roane State Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    71 m · 10 sec · Roane State Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roane State Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
139 mi · 97%
Roane State Highway
1.46 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
SR 29
0.55 mi
I 24 East
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 20m from Nashville
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Midtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Nashville and 72 miles from Midtown.

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

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Midtown, 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 Midtown.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, 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 Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Midtown. Straight-line distance: 125.64 mi (202.2 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
Midtown

#2 Midtown

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

Population1,360
Coordinates35.8795200, -84.5641000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Midtown (-84.5641, 35.87952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.56 $43.13
Premium $4.65 $23.60 $47.19
Diesel $5.30 $26.89 $53.78

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Midtown, TN. The current time in Nashville is 04:08:40, although it is 05:08:40 in Midtown.

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.