How far is Nashville, TN from Red Boiling Springs, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Red Boiling Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Red Boiling Springs.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn left onto Spring Street
806 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 31E North: Ellington Parkway
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ellington Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Ellington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Long Hollow Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Continue on Red River Road
1863 ft · 34 sec · Red River Road
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Turn left onto Nashville Pike
1055 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Pike
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Continue on West Broadway
17 mi · 22 min · West Broadway
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Red Boiling Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
23.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nashville and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Red Boiling Springs?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Nashville and 35.5 miles from Red Boiling Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashville and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Gallatin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Red Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.13 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 Red Boiling Springs
City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.5333900, -85.8499800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Boiling Springs (-85.84998, 36.53339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
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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