How far is Nashville, TN from Tazewell, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Tazewell, TN is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Tazewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Tazewell.
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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 right to continue on Knoxville Bypass
6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway
1594 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto North Broadway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Maynardville Pike
8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South
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Continue on South Broad Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
60 m · 9 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 Tazewell.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Tazewell?
The road trip is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Nashville and 112.2 miles from Tazewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Tazewell, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 180.1 mi (289.85 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 Tazewell
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.4542500, -83.5693500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tazewell (-83.56935, 36.45425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.95 | $83.91 |
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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