How far is Pikeville, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Pikeville, TN to Nashville, TN is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.71 mi
02h 22m
Flight
97.34 mi
156.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.34 mi
Kilometers
156.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.71 mi
Kilometers
210.35 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in Pikeville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pikeville
2026-06-01T11:12
Arrive Nashville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pikeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pleasant View
TN

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

From Pikeville
59.8 mi
01h 11m
To Nashville
70.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

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

    615 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    25 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    610 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sparta Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Sparta Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1750 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  27. 27

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  32. 32

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  34. 34

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

    125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pikeville 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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
28.2 mi · 22%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 12%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 8%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 6%
South Rutherford Boulevard
3.82 mi · 3%
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant View
01h 11m from Pikeville
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pikeville 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 Pikeville to Nashville?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Pikeville and 70.9 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pikeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant View

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

84 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pikeville and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.66 km).

Pikeville

#1 Pikeville

City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,781
Coordinates35.6056200, -85.1888500
Altitude262
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: Cumberland Avenue (-85.188875, 35.605457)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Pikeville and Nashville. The current time is 11:12:09.

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.