How far is Nashville, TN from Shackle Island, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Shackle Island, TN is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Shackle Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Shackle Island.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 258: New Shackle Island Road, White House, Hendersonville
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto New Shackle Island Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · New Shackle Island Road
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Turn sharp right onto Long Hollow Pike
18 m · 1 sec · Long Hollow Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Hollow Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Shackle Island.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.42 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Shackle Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Shackle Island?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Nashville and 10.3 miles from Shackle Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Shackle Island.
Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodlettsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Shackle Island. Straight-line distance: 16.95 mi (27.28 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 Shackle Island
Shackle Island is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3706000, -86.6166600 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shackle Island (-86.61666, 36.3706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.68 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
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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