How far is Nashville, TN from Oak Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Oak Hill, TN is about 299.9 miles (482.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.8 miles (410 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
299.95 mi
05h 46m
Flight
254.79 mi
410.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.79 mi
Kilometers
410.04 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.95 mi
Kilometers
482.72 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-19T05:53
Arrive Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:47 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
5:26 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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Nashville
149.8 mi
02h 53m
To Oak Hill
150.2 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Oak Hill.

  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

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway

    1139 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Milligan Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Okolona Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Laurels Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dry Creek Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rittertown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Browns Branch Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Browns Branch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 70%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 19%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.2 mi · 5%
Laurels Road
3.85 mi · 1%
Dry Creek Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Milligan Highway
2.39 mi · 1%
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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
254.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 53m from Nashville
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashville and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Oak Hill?

The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.7 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Nashville and 150.2 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 254.8 miles (410 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Oak Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashville and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 254.79 mi (410.04 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
Oak Hill

#2 Oak Hill

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,432
Coordinates36.2348300, -82.2151300
Altitude792
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Oak Hill (-82.21513, 36.23483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.07 L · about $39.93
Round trip
$79.87
21.18 gal · 80.14 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.93 $79.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.04 $90.08
Premium $4.65 $49.29 $98.57
Diesel $5.30 $56.17 $112.34

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Oak Hill, TN. The current time in Nashville is 05:53:17, although it is 06:53:17 in Oak Hill.

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.