Traveling from Jasper to Nashville covers 110.1 miles of Tennessee terrain, typically taking about 2 hours and 9 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short, highway-focused drive within the Southeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. The route connects the mountainous landscape near Jasper to the vibrant heart of Nashville, keeping you on major thoroughfares for almost the entire duration. Whether you are commuting for business or heading out for a weekend getaway, the simplicity of this connection makes for a straightforward, hassle-free experience. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Jasper, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
69.1 mi
1h 14m
US 64
35.2 mi
43m
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
8th Avenue South
0.3 mi
<1m
7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 69.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on US 41
86 ft·5 sec·Betsy Pack Drive
2
Turn right onto US 64; US 72
4.3 mi·6 min·US 64; US 72
3
Take the ramp onto US 64
31 mi·37 min·US 64
Toward I-24 West, US 64 West: NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 24
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 53Toward I 440 West: MemphisUse the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 440
0.9 mi·59 sec·Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 6Toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville PikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
363 ft·6 sec·Nolensville Pike
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi·1 min·4th Avenue South
10
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.2 mi·20 sec·Ensley Boulevard
11
Turn left onto US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi·1 min·2nd Avenue South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto US 31A; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.7 mi·1 min·Lafayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
169 ft·2 sec·8th Avenue South
14
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.3 mi·40 sec·8th Avenue South
15
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431
0.2 mi·34 sec·Rosa L Parks Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Rosa L Parks Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
411 ft·15 sec·Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi·1 min·7th Avenue North
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the drive is a manageable 2-hour-and-9-minute stint, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. To avoid the heaviest traffic near the Nashville metro area, try to time your arrival outside of typical morning or evening rush hours. You won't need to plan for formal stops given the short duration, but topping off your tank in Jasper ensures you stay within your $17 fuel budget for the entire trip. Keep a close eye on your speedometer while transitioning from the local highways onto the interstate, as speed limits fluctuate frequently. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by heading straight to your destination, giving you more time to enjoy your arrival in Nashville.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.1 miles from Jasper, TN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jasper, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jasper, TN
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Jasper, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 69.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 109.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.3 mi into trip|~6m in|US 64
Take the ramp onto US 64 toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville
7
104.3 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
106 mi into trip|~2h 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
106.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
109.8 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
$17.21 one way
$34.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.90
$37.80
premium
$4.89
$21.19
$42.38
diesel
$5.61
$24.31
$48.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.56
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.41
$7.05
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Jasper, TN
Late night
in Jasper on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nashville, TN
Late night
in Nashville on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
2h 9m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily reliant on major infrastructure, with 96% of the mileage consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-24, which serves as the primary artery for this 110.1-mile journey. Be prepared for a long, sustained push, as your longest uninterrupted stretch spans 69.1 miles on I-24. While you start on local roads like US 64 and the Debra K. Johnson Memorial Parkway, the character of the drive quickly shifts to a consistent highway pace. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads or scenic detours.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.1 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and US 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Nashville is the capital of the American state of Tennessee. With 716,000 residents in 2022, it is the state's largest city. Nashville is sometimes called the "Country Music Capital of the World" or more often "Music City, USA"; however, Nashville has done much to escape its country music image and become a regional center of culture and commerce. In fact, Dell, Nissan, and Amazon have all moved some operations to or near the city. The music is various; major rap artists and rock bands (Jelly Roll, Young Buck, Haystak, Kings of Leon, Paramore, and Ben Folds) claim Nashville as their hometown, and the city is also the epicenter of the contemporary Christian music industry. Nashville has been the home of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry since 1925. Nashville also has a great bar scene. If you like to drink, you can go "Honky-tonking," also known as bar-hopping.
The longest stretch is about 69.1 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106 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.
