How far is Rossville, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Rossville, TN to Nashville, TN is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
206.38 mi
03h 13m
Flight
173.1 mi
278.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.1 mi
Kilometers
278.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.38 mi
Kilometers
332.13 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
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 Rossville
98.4 mi
01h 36m
To Nashville
107.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°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 Rossville and Nashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    17 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    15.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    618 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stanton Koko Road

    111 m · 9 sec · Stanton Koko Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    943 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    155.3 mi · 2 hr 47 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 Rossville 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stanton Koko Road
156 mi · 75%
Main Street
5.66 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
0.58 mi
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.26 mi
Dr. Martin L. King
0.26 mi
I 40 East
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Stanton Koko Road

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 36m from Rossville
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rossville and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 98.4 miles from Rossville and 107.9 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossville 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 Rossville and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 173.1 mi (278.58 km).

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#1 Rossville

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,012
Coordinates35.0484200, -89.5425800
Altitude95
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: Front Street (-89.542575, 35.048392)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.57 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.14 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 Rossville and Nashville. The current time is 05:46:52.

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.