How far is Nashville, TN from Morristown, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Morristown, TN is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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 04h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Morristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Morristown.
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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
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70
1431 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Asheville Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway
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Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West 1st North Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street
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Turn left onto North Henry Street
38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Morristown.
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
Continue straight
93.2 mi · 01h 42m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Morristown?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Nashville and 110.4 miles from Morristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Morristown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morristown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 194.61 mi (313.19 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 Morristown
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 30,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.2139800, -83.2948900 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.34 | $58.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.21 | $72.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
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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