How far is Nashville, TN from Roan Mountain, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Roan Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Roan Mountain.
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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
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
683 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
1139 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway
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Turn right onto Okolona Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road
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Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road
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Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road
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Turn right onto State Line Road
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Line Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1077 ft · 47 sec · 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 Roan Mountain.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
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93.2 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Roan Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Roan Mountain?
The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Nashville and 154.2 miles from Roan Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.99 one way or $81.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Roan Mountain, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Roan Mountain.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Roan Mountain. Straight-line distance: 262.88 mi (423.06 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 Roan Mountain
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 36.1962300, -82.0704000 |
| Altitude | 786 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roan Mountain (-82.0704, 36.19623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.59 | $101.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.65 | $115.31 |
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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