How far is Obion, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Obion, TN to Nashville, TN is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
191.43 mi
03h 01m
Flight
134.35 mi
216.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.35 mi
Kilometers
216.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.43 mi
Kilometers
308.07 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Return by in Obion
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Obion
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Obion
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
Clarksburg
TN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Obion
95.6 mi
01h 30m
To Nashville
95.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°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 Obion and Nashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

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

    78 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    122 m · 23 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Palestine Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Palestine Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Elbridge-Obion Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · Elbridge-Obion Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 51 South: Dyersburg

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    3052 ft · 47 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Avenue North

    61 m · 12 sec · 12th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue

    100 m · 8 sec · Charlotte Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    2784 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40 East
128 mi · 67%
US 51 South
59.6 mi · 31%
West Palestine Avenue
0.87 mi
Downtown Loop
0.58 mi
Elbridge-Obion Road
0.52 mi
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I-40 East

Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

128 mi · 02h 18m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 30m from Obion
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Obion and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Obion and 95.8 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Obion and Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Obion and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 134.35 mi (216.21 km).

Obion

#1 Obion

City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates36.2589600, -89.1917400
Altitude87
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: Main Street (-89.191717, 36.259151)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.57 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.14 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 Obion and Nashville. The current time is 05:29:33.

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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.