How far is Thompson's Station, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Thompson's Station, TN to Nashville, TN is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson's Station and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson's Station and Nashville.
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Start on Thompsons Station Road West
1938 ft · 58 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thompsons Station Road West
1432 ft · 33 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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Turn left onto Columbia Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
1058 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Nashville
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
2942 ft · 46 sec · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Church Street, Charlotte Avenue
1518 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto George L Davis Boulevard
1364 ft · 28 sec · George L Davis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
2784 ft · 1 min · 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 Thompson's Station and Nashville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thompson's Station and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson's Station to Nashville?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Thompson's Station and 15.7 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thompson's Station and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson's Station and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.04 km).
#1 Thompson's Station
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 6,973 |
| Coordinates | 35.8020100, -86.9113900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
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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