How far is Winfield, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Winfield, TN to Nashville, TN is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
166.73 mi
02h 57m
Flight
132.56 mi
213.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.56 mi
Kilometers
213.34 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.73 mi
Kilometers
268.32 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Nashville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Winfield
82.6 mi
01h 29m
To Nashville
84.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emby Lane

    120 m · 19 sec · Emby Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Light Road

    75 m · 13 sec · New Light Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Scott Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Scott Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Alberta Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Alberta Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    2598 ft · 34 sec · Alberta Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1289 ft · 17 sec · Alberta Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Scott Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Irving Street

    1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  29. 29

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

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 53%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 13%
Scott Highway
17 mi · 10%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 6%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 6%
Morgan County Highway
5.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Monterey Highway

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 29m from Winfield
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Nashville?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Winfield and 84.1 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winfield and Sunny near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 132.56 mi (213.34 km).

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#1 Winfield

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.5559100, -84.4516000
Altitude404
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: Emby Lane (-84.452055, 36.556226)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Winfield, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Winfield is 19:32:56, although it is 18:32:56 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.