How far is Savannah, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Savannah, TN to Nashville, TN is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.1 mi
02h 21m
Flight
104.8 mi
168.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.8 mi
Kilometers
168.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.1 mi
Kilometers
220.64 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, May 2, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, May 2, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-02T03:19
Arrive Nashville
Sat, May 2, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
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 Savannah
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Savannah
68.5 mi
01h 10m
To Nashville
68.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guinn Street

    95 m · 19 sec · Guinn Street

  2. 2

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

    774 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    35.8 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    3052 ft · 47 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

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

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 12th Avenue North

    61 m · 12 sec · 12th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue

    100 m · 8 sec · Charlotte Avenue

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wayne Road
86.9 mi · 63%
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
7th Avenue North
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Wayne Road

Merge slight left

81.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 10m from Savannah
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah 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 Savannah to Nashville?

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Savannah and 68.7 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 104.8 mi (168.66 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
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: Guinn Street (-88.249076, 35.224786)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.31 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.62 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Nashville. The current time is 03:19:11.

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.