How far is Nashville, TN from Vonore, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Vonore, TN is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
187.33 mi
03h 36m
Flight
147.79 mi
237.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.79 mi
Kilometers
237.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.33 mi
Kilometers
301.48 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vonore
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T21:04
Arrive Vonore
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:48 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Nashville
93.6 mi
01h 48m
To Vonore
93.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    947 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Loudon

    2251 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Loudon Highway

    1250 ft · 29 sec · Loudon Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 72

    9.6 mi · 14 min · State Route 72

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    769 ft · 40 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
153 mi · 82%
State Route 72
15.3 mi · 8%
I 75 South
8.95 mi · 5%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.57 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

80.6 mi · 01h 27m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 48m from Nashville
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vonore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Nashville and 93.8 miles from Vonore.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Vonore, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vonore.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Vonore. Straight-line distance: 147.79 mi (237.85 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
Vonore

#2 Vonore

City in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,580
Coordinates35.5900800, -84.2418600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Vonore (-84.24186, 35.59008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.02 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.85
13.22 gal · 50.04 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.93 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $4.65 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.30 $35.06 $70.12

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Vonore, TN. The current time in Nashville is 21:04:13, although it is 22:04:13 in Vonore.

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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.