How far is Nashville, TN from Monteagle, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Monteagle, TN is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
88.27 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83.08 mi
133.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.08 mi
Kilometers
133.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.27 mi
Kilometers
142.06 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monteagle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-22T23:55
Arrive Monteagle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Nashville
44.2 mi
00h 51m
To Monteagle
44.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    83 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    831 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2683 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
83.2 mi · 94%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

83 mi · 01h 31m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 51m from Nashville
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Monteagle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Nashville and 44.1 miles from Monteagle.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Monteagle.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Monteagle. Straight-line distance: 83.08 mi (133.7 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
Monteagle

#2 Monteagle

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,238
Coordinates35.2400800, -85.8397000
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Monteagle (-85.8397, 35.24008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

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

There is no time difference between Nashville and Monteagle. The current time is 23:55:18.

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.