How far is Nashville, TN from Sneedville, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Sneedville, TN is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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 04h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Sneedville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Sneedville.
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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
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
119 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike
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Continue on Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto Flat Gap Road
17.1 mi · 26 min · Flat Gap Road
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Turn left
736 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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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 Sneedville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Continue straight
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Sneedville?
The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Nashville and 124.2 miles from Sneedville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Sneedville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Sneedville. Straight-line distance: 200.08 mi (322 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 Sneedville
City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 36.5298100, -83.2174000 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sneedville (-83.2174, 36.52981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.21 | $74.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.72 | $81.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
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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