How far is Nashville, TN from Walnut Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Walnut Hill, TN is about 288 miles (463.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Walnut Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Walnut Hill.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 3 min
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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
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Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn right onto Interstate Drive
138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East
918 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
1452 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn left onto Bristol Highway
2301 ft · 40 sec · Bristol Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bristol Highway
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Continue on Blountville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Blountville Highway
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Turn left onto Walnut Hill Road
13 m · 2 sec · Walnut Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Walnut Hill.
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 East
Continue straight
93.2 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Walnut Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Walnut Hill?
The road trip is about 288 miles (463.5 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Nashville and 144.2 miles from Walnut Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Walnut Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Walnut Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Walnut Hill. Straight-line distance: 253.41 mi (407.83 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 Walnut Hill
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,394 |
| Coordinates | 36.5698300, -82.2568000 |
| Altitude | 490 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Hill (-82.2568, 36.56983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.31 | $76.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.28 | $94.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.89 | $107.78 |
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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