How far is Nashville, TN from Tiptonville, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Tiptonville, TN is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Tiptonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Tiptonville.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
2546 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto George L Davis Boulevard
26 m · 1 sec · George L Davis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2582 ft · 40 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
128.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
26.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 78
14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78
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Continue on South Headden Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · South Headden Drive
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Continue on State Route 78
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 78
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Continue on Carl Perkins Parkway
3077 ft · 1 min · Carl Perkins Parkway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1735 ft · 48 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Tiptonville.
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 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
128 mi · 02h 19m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Tiptonville?
The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Nashville and 99.8 miles from Tiptonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiptonville.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Tiptonville. Straight-line distance: 150.42 mi (242.08 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 Tiptonville
Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 36.3784000, -89.4720200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiptonville (-89.47202, 36.3784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
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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