How far is Nashville, TN from Pikeville, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Pikeville, TN is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Pikeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Pikeville.
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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
77.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta
1461 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
18.6 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Spencer Highway
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Turn left onto Cane Creek-Cummingsville Road
7.3 mi · 12 min · Cane Creek-Cummingsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.2 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
615 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Pikeville.
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
77.4 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nashville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pikeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Pikeville?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Nashville and 65.2 miles from Pikeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nashville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pikeville.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.66 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 Pikeville
City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 35.6056200, -85.1888500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pikeville (-85.18885, 35.60562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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