How far is Nashville, TN from Tullahoma, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Tullahoma, TN is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.48 mi
01h 30m
Flight
64.22 mi
103.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.22 mi
Kilometers
103.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.48 mi
Kilometers
119.86 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tullahoma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-23T03:00
Arrive Tullahoma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From Nashville
37.3 mi
00h 45m
To Tullahoma
37.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East

    918 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    29.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville

    3033 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    623 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1523 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    155 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest Atlantic Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
29.7 mi · 40%
Florida Short Route
20.1 mi · 27%
Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 15%
South Church Street
2.41 mi · 3%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

29.5 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
00h 45m from Nashville
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Tullahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Nashville and 37.2 miles from Tullahoma.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Tullahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Tullahoma. Straight-line distance: 64.22 mi (103.35 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
Tullahoma

#2 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Tullahoma. The current time is 03:00:49.

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.