How far is Nashville, TN from South Fulton, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to South Fulton, TN is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stewart County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and South Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and South Fulton.
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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
121 m · 14 sec · Interstate Drive
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Turn left onto Woodland Street
556 ft · 14 sec · Woodland Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 24 West
825 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.3 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fulgham Road
136 m · 14 sec · Fulgham Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
2538 ft · 51 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto North Highland Drive
16 m · 1 sec · North Highland Drive
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Turn slight left onto Mayfield Road
153 m · 10 sec · Mayfield Road
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Continue on Martin L King Jr Drive
1351 ft · 29 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive
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Turn right
1083 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Lake Street
897 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Avenue
136 m · 9 sec · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Street
583 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and South Fulton.
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 24 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
113 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to South Fulton?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Nashville and 84.4 miles from South Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
Clarksville, TN
Paducah, KY
Fulton
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and South Fulton. Straight-line distance: 118.66 mi (190.96 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 South Fulton
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,210 |
| Coordinates | 36.5008900, -88.8753400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fulton (-88.87534, 36.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
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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