How far is Woodbury, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, TN to Nashville, TN is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.22 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.19 mi
74.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.19 mi
Kilometers
74.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.22 mi
Kilometers
88.86 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Nashville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CDT
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
Jamestown
TN

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

From Woodbury
27.2 mi
00h 31m
To Nashville
28 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  12. 12

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  19. 19

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

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

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
28.2 mi · 51%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 28%
South Rutherford Boulevard
3.82 mi · 7%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 2%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue South
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 31m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbury 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 Woodbury to Nashville?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Woodbury and 28 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.34 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

City in Tennessee

Population2,971
Coordinates35.8275700, -86.0716600
Altitude220
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: West Main Street (-86.071637, 35.827755)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.59
Premium $4.65 $9.08 $18.15
Diesel $5.30 $10.34 $20.69

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

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Nashville. The current time is 22:37:16.

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.