How far is Red Boiling Springs, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Red Boiling Springs, TN to Nashville, TN is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Boiling Springs and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Boiling Springs and Nashville.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Road
23.7 mi · 35 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 41 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Red River Road
1863 ft · 32 sec · Red River Road
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Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Merge slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
872 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Interstate Drive
114 m · 6 sec · Interstate Drive
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Turn right onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Boiling Springs and Nashville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lafayette Road
Turn right onto Lafayette Road
23.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Red Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Boiling Springs to Nashville?
The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Red Boiling Springs and 35.6 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Red Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Gallatin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gallatin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Boiling Springs and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.13 km).
#1 Red Boiling Springs
City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 36.5333900, -85.8499800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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