How far is Nashville, TN from Mosheim, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Mosheim, TN is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.51 mi
04h 28m
Flight
213.37 mi
343.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.37 mi
Kilometers
343.39 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.51 mi
Kilometers
388.68 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mosheim
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Mosheim
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Nashville
120.6 mi
02h 14m
To Mosheim
120.9 mi
02h 14m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Spring Street

    126 m · 19 sec · South Spring Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    158 m · 23 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 87%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 9%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
5.27 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
US 11E
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
213.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 14m from Nashville
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Mosheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Nashville and 120.9 miles from Mosheim.

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

The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Mosheim. Straight-line distance: 213.37 mi (343.39 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
Mosheim

#2 Mosheim

City in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,357
Coordinates36.1895400, -82.9584900
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Mosheim (-82.95849, 36.18954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.26 L · about $32.13
Round trip
$64.26
17.04 gal · 64.52 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.13 $64.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.24 $72.47
Premium $4.65 $39.65 $79.30
Diesel $5.30 $45.19 $90.38

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 Mosheim, TN. The current time in Nashville is 02:26:45, although it is 03:26:45 in Mosheim.

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.