How far is Nashville, TN from Red Bank, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.92 mi
02h 41m
Flight
110.91 mi
178.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.91 mi
Kilometers
178.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.92 mi
Kilometers
221.96 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, May 31, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-05-31T03:33
Arrive Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Nashville
69 mi
01h 20m
To Red Bank
69 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Red Bank.

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Dayton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dayton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue West

    27 m · 4 sec · Euclid Avenue West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
127 mi · 92%
US 27 North
3.93 mi · 3%
Dayton Boulevard
2.54 mi · 2%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

127 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 20m from Nashville
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Red Bank?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Nashville and 69 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 110.91 mi (178.5 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
Red Bank

#2 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,769
Coordinates35.1122900, -85.2941300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Red Bank (-85.29413, 35.11229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Red Bank, TN. The current time in Nashville is 03:33:51, although it is 04:33:51 in Red Bank.

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.