How far is Nashville, TN from Thompson's Station, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Thompson's Station, TN is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.14 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.12 mi
42.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.11 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brentwood Estates
TN

City in United States of America

From Nashville
15.6 mi
00h 20m
To Thompson's Station
15.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Thompson's Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Thompson's Station.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2013 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    2875 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 14th Avenue North

    1295 ft · 24 sec · 14th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Knoxville, Huntsville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    23 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1692 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 840 West: Memphis, Dickson

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Franklin, Columbia

    2246 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia

    83 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia

    40 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Thompsons Station Road West

    1432 ft · 28 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  15. 15

    Continue on Thompsons Station Road West

    1938 ft · 57 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Thompson's Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
23 mi · 74%
Columbia Pike
2.09 mi · 7%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
2.03 mi · 7%
Thompsons Station Road West
0.64 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
0.63 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntsville

23 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 20m from Nashville
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashville and Chance Rain Showers near Thompson's Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Thompson's Station?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Nashville and 15.5 miles from Thompson's Station.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashville and Chance Rain Showers near Thompson's Station.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brentwood Estates, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brentwood Estates.

BUS

Nashville, TN

14 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Thompson's Station. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.04 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Thompson's Station

#2 Thompson's Station

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,973
Coordinates35.8020100, -86.9113900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Thompson's Station (-86.91139, 35.80201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Thompson's Station. The current time is 00:15:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.