How far is Wildwood Lake, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Wildwood Lake, TN to Nashville, TN is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.26 mi
02h 47m
Flight
131.35 mi
211.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.35 mi
Kilometers
211.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.26 mi
Kilometers
270.79 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Wildwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood Lake
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood Lake
9:30 PM EDT
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Wildwood Lake
83.2 mi
01h 23m
To Nashville
85.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Lake and Nashville.

  1. 1

    Start on Trewhitt Road

    2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    3011 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    1797 ft · 55 sec · Trewhitt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plantation Drive

    131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dalton Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Appalachian Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood Lake and Nashville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
133 mi · 79%
Appalachian Highway
23.7 mi · 14%
Dalton Pike
1.47 mi · 1%
Trewhitt Road
1.34 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

133 mi · 02h 30m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 23m from Wildwood Lake
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wildwood Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wildwood Lake to Nashville?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Wildwood Lake and 85.1 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wildwood Lake and Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wildwood Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood Lake and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 131.35 mi (211.39 km).

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#1 Wildwood Lake

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population3,124
Coordinates35.0920200, -84.8543900
Altitude254
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: Trewhitt Road (-84.854671, 35.091675)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wildwood Lake, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Wildwood Lake is 03:21:20, although it is 02:21:20 in Nashville.

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.