How far is Wildwood, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Wildwood, TN to Nashville, TN is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wildwood and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood and Nashville.
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Start on Wildwood Road
2637 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wildwood Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Wildwood Road
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Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Old Knoxville Highway
1480 ft · 32 sec · Old Knoxville Highway
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Continue straight
639 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight left
141 m · 23 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Pellissippi Parkway
13.7 mi · 16 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
2411 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
3090 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
1033 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Wildwood 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 40 West
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Clear leaving Wildwood and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wildwood to Nashville?
The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Wildwood and 93.8 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wildwood and Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Wildwood and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 164.78 mi (265.18 km).
#1 Wildwood
Wildwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8037000, -83.8712900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $3.63 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $30.01 | $60.03 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
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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