How far is Nashville, TN from Troy, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Troy, TN is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.24 mi
03h 33m
Flight
133.12 mi
214.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.12 mi
Kilometers
214.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.24 mi
Kilometers
307.77 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 12, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Wed, May 13, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-05-12T18:28
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 12, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dover
TN

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

From Nashville
95.6 mi
01h 46m
To Troy
95.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2013 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    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

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Drive

    121 m · 14 sec · Interstate Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Woodland Street

    556 ft · 14 sec · Woodland Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 24 West

    825 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis

    1149 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin

    58 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    146 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    43 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Reelfoot Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Harper Street

    2012 ft · 42 sec · West Harper Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
167 mi · 87%
Martin
15.4 mi · 8%
West Reelfoot Boulevard
5.24 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
1.34 mi · 1%
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
West Harper Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
133.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 46m from Nashville
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Troy?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 95.6 miles from Nashville and 95.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dover, 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 Dover.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

43 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

91 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
RAIL

Fulton

94 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

102 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Troy. Straight-line distance: 133.12 mi (214.23 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
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#2 Troy

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,328
Coordinates36.3386800, -89.1639600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Troy (-89.16396, 36.33868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Troy. The current time is 18:28:09.

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.