How far is New Tazewell, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from New Tazewell, TN to Nashville, TN is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (287 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.97 mi
03h 41m
Flight
178.35 mi
287.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.35 mi
Kilometers
287.03 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.97 mi
Kilometers
357.22 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Mon, May 25, 7:37 PM CDT
Return by in New Tazewell
Tue, May 26, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Tazewell
2026-05-25T16:56
Arrive Nashville
Mon, May 25, 8:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:41 AM to 10:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Tazewell
9:00 PM EDT
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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From New Tazewell
110.9 mi
01h 50m
To Nashville
111.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Tazewell and Nashville.

  1. 1

    Start on First Avenue

    10 m · 9 sec · First Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broadway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Knoxville Bypass
177 mi · 80%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 8%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 5%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 4%
North Broadway
3.14 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Knoxville Bypass

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 50m from New Tazewell
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Tazewell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Tazewell to Nashville?

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from New Tazewell and 111.2 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 178.3 miles (287 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Tazewell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Tazewell and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 178.35 mi (287.03 km).

New Tazewell

#1 New Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,705
Coordinates36.4425800, -83.5996300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Nashville

#2 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
Start: First Avenue (-83.599674, 36.442555)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.65 L · about $29.53
Round trip
$59.05
15.66 gal · 59.3 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.53 $59.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.30 $66.60
Premium $4.65 $36.44 $72.88
Diesel $5.30 $41.53 $83.06

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Tazewell, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in New Tazewell is 16:56:40, although it is 15:56:40 in Nashville.

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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.