Origin
Greenbrier, TN
Late night in Greenbrier on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbrier, 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
38m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenbrier, TN
Kelly
Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 24-mile drive from Greenbrier, TN, to Nashville, TN, is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll encounter a low highway share of just 14%, suggesting a more local feel. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. Since both locations are within the Southeast region and the same state (TN), you won't experience significant regional changes. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Highway | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| SR 49 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Rosa L Parks Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 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 Greenbrier, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on SR 49
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 49
2
At end of road, turn right onto TN 12; TN 49; TN 249
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on TN 12
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Ashland City Highway
4
Turn right onto US 41A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
5
Continue on Clarksville Pike
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
6
Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 41A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Nelson Merry Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nelson Merry Street
9
Turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Nelson Merry Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Nelson Merry Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
7th Avenue North
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:28 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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' for this journey. With only a 14% highway share, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.2 miles along Ashland City Highway. You'll primarily be on Ashland City Highway, SR 49, and Rosa L Parks Boulevard, which likely means a varied driving experience with more frequent turns and intersections rather than long, open highway stretches.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South Main Street.
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 24 miles you will encounter 6 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 3.5 miles (TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (Rosa L Parks Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (Nelson Merry Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). 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 3.5 miles (TN 12; TN 49; TN 249 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (Rosa L Parks Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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