How far is Powells Crossroads, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Powells Crossroads, TN to Nashville, TN is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
123.97 mi
02h 01m
Flight
99.31 mi
159.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.31 mi
Kilometers
159.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.97 mi
Kilometers
199.51 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Tue, May 12, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Powells Crossroads
Wed, May 13, 12:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powells Crossroads
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Nashville
Tue, May 12, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powells Crossroads
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Powells Crossroads
61.6 mi
01h 00m
To Nashville
62.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Powells Crossroads and Nashville.

  1. 1

    Start on Alvin C. York Highway

    18 m · 5 sec · Alvin C. York Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  12. 12

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  19. 19

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

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

  20. 20

    Turn left 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 Powells Crossroads 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alvin C. York Highway
108 mi · 87%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue South
0.86 mi · 1%
I 440 West
0.74 mi · 1%
Lafayette Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alvin C. York Highway

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
99.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 00m from Powells Crossroads
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Powells Crossroads and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Powells Crossroads to Nashville?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Powells Crossroads and 62.4 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Powells Crossroads and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powells Crossroads and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 99.31 mi (159.83 km).

Powells Crossroads

#1 Powells Crossroads

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,352
Coordinates35.1895200, -85.4858000
Altitude206
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: Alvin C York Highway (-85.485934, 35.189578)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.65 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $5.30 $23.18 $46.36

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Powells Crossroads and Nashville. The current time is 19:59:46.

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.