How far is Spencer, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Spencer, TN to Nashville, TN is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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 48m.
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.
City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Nashville.
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Start on Sparta Street
13 m · 4 sec · Sparta Street
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
14 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp straight
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Sparta Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Sparta Street
2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1750 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
129 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
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Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street
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Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
1909 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
1344 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Nolensville Pike
111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on Ensley Boulevard
1223 ft · 21 sec · Ensley Boulevard
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Continue on 2nd Avenue South
1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout
52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South
1612 ft · 44 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1212 ft · 39 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Spencer and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Nashville?
The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Spencer and 61.1 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
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 New Hope.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 79.18 mi (127.42 km).
#1 Spencer
Town in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,710 |
| Coordinates | 35.7472900, -85.4666400 |
| Altitude | 548 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
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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