Origin
Christiana, TN
Late night in Christiana on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Christiana, 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
53m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Christiana, TN
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Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Christiana to Nashville, you are in for a quick 42.3-mile trip that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, making it an easy commute or a simple afternoon outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an incredibly affordable way to travel between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. You will primarily utilize a combination of Shelbyville Highway, South Church Street, and I-24. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, you won't experience major environmental shifts, but you will appreciate the straightforward nature of this connection. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 27.8 mi | 30m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Church Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Hwy 269 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 27.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Christiana, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on this road
11 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Church Street
16 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
492 ft
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Hwy 269
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hwy 269
5
Turn right onto US 231; SR 269
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
6
Continue on US 231
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 24
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 440 West: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 440
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 6
Toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
363 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nolensville Pike
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue South
14
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Ensley Boulevard
15
Turn left onto US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto US 31A; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
169 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Avenue South
18
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
8th Avenue South
19
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
411 ft
·
15 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Christiana, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Aren...
7
36.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 440 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 440 West: Memphis
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
7
38.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Pike
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
41.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Late night in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
3:08 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 70% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate local surface roads like Shelbyville Highway and South Church Street before transitioning onto the interstate. The core of your drive is defined by a 27.8-mile stretch on I-24, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. While the local segments require more attention to traffic, the interstate portion allows for a steady pace. Overall, the road personality is functional and efficient, shifting from regional arterial roads to the higher-speed environment of the highway as you approach your destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Shelbyville Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 42.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Christiana, TN and Nashville, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena and Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.
Calsonic Arena
8.3 mi in
|
~11m
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
8.3 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nashville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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