How far is Nashville, TN from Norris, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Norris, TN is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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 35m.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Norris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Norris.
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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
56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
4.6 mi · 5 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oliver Springs Highway
7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
117 m · 7 sec · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
2198 ft · 42 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue
811 ft · 24 sec · West Weaver Avenue
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Turn left onto North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on Andersonville Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway
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Continue on Little Senator Circle
1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle
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Continue on Norris Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec · Norris Freeway
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Turn left onto East Norris Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Norris Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Norris.
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 Norris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Norris?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Nashville and 90.7 miles from Norris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Norris, 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 Norris.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Norris. Straight-line distance: 151.5 mi (243.82 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 Norris
City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,612 |
| Coordinates | 36.1956300, -84.0679700 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norris (-84.06797, 36.19563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.18 | $54.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
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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