How far is Norris, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Norris, TN to Nashville, TN is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
181.14 mi
03h 02m
Flight
151.5 mi
243.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.5 mi
Kilometers
243.82 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.14 mi
Kilometers
291.51 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Norris
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norris
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:03 AM to 10:03 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
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norris
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Norris
90.3 mi
01h 31m
To Nashville
90.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andersonville Highway

    113 m · 11 sec · Andersonville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    734 ft · 13 sec · Norris Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  5. 5

    Continue on Andersonville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue

    876 ft · 30 sec · West Weaver Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2659 ft · 50 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  22. 22

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  28. 28

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

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

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 76%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.13 mi · 4%
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
5.04 mi · 3%
East Tri County Boulevard
4.57 mi · 3%
I 24 West
2.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 31m from Norris
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norris and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 90.3 miles from Norris and 90.8 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norris and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 151.5 mi (243.82 km).

Norris

#1 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
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: East Norris Road (-84.068221, 36.195399)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.2 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.19
12.78 gal · 48.4 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.10 $48.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.18 $54.35
Premium $4.65 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.30 $33.89 $67.79

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Norris, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Norris is 21:18:46, although it is 20:18:46 in Nashville.

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.