Origin
Ashland City, TN
Morning in Ashland City on Sunday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland City, TN to Nashville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland City, TN
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Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Ashland City to Nashville, you are looking at a quick 20.6-mile commute across the Tennessee landscape. This trip typically takes about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Ashland City Highway, Rosa L Parks Boulevard, and South Main Street to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive within the Southeast region. Since the entire route is well under an hour, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two local hubs that provides total flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Highway | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Rosa L Parks Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Clarksville Pike | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue North | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Nelson Merry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ashland City Highway
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on TN 12; TN 49; TN 249
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on TN 12
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Ashland City Highway
3
Turn right onto US 41A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
4
Continue on Clarksville Pike
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
5
Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 41A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Nelson Merry Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nelson Merry Street
8
Turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 41A / Clarksville Pike
Turn right onto US 41A / Clarksville Pike
Navigation decision point
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Nelson Merry Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Nelson Merry Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
7th Avenue North
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nashville, TN
Morning in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 14.2 miles on Ashland City Highway. Because the path relies entirely on surface streets, you will experience a more hands-on driving feel compared to a high-speed freeway trek. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the outskirts of Ashland City into the urban density of Nashville. Be prepared to stay alert and manage frequent turns as you navigate the final miles of this 32-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Ashland City Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.6 miles in near US 41A / Clarksville Pike.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.6 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.6 miles (US 41A / Clarksville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Rosa L Parks Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (Nelson Merry Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
554 ft
411 ft
Total Climb
277 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
554 ft
~20.6 mi in
Elevation Range
144 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Ashland City Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.6 miles (US 41A / Clarksville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Rosa L Parks Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (Nelson Merry Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashville, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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