How far is Nashville, TN from Pine Crest, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Pine Crest, TN is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 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 CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.29 mi
04h 12m
Flight
148.22 mi
238.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.22 mi
Kilometers
238.53 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.29 mi
Kilometers
309.46 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 12:15 PM EST
Return by in Nashville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:27 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-11-07T07:03
Arrive Pine Crest
Sat, Nov 7, 11:15 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:36 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Nashville
96.1 mi
02h 06m
To Pine Crest
96.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Pine Crest.

  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

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2438 ft · 2 min · Liberty Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Island Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Island Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Towe String Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Towe String Road

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Pinecrest Road

    4.6 mi · 18 min · Pinecrest Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1213 ft · 53 sec · Pinecrest Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Pinecrest Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Fire Department Lane

    27 m · 4 sec · Fire Department Lane

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Department Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
137 mi · 71%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 4%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
Pinecrest Road
5.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 06m from Nashville
Leave By
8:36 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Pine Crest?

The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.5 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Nashville and 96.3 miles from Pine Crest.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.00 one way or $50.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Pine Crest, 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 Partly Cloudy near Pine Crest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Pine Crest. Straight-line distance: 148.22 mi (238.53 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
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#2 Pine Crest

Pine Crest is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2761900, -84.1288100
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Pine Crest (-84.12881, 36.27619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.69 L · about $25.00
Round trip
$50.00
13.58 gal · 51.38 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $25.00 $50.00
Mid-grade $4.15 $28.18 $56.36
Premium $4.56 $30.98 $61.97
Diesel $5.90 $40.04 $80.08

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Pine Crest, TN. The current time in Nashville is 07:03:02, although it is 08:03:02 in Pine Crest.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.